August 26, 1984, was a Sunday. It was 40 years, 2 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
On August 26, 1984, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "Red Dawn (1984)".
This date was 14,698 days ago. Approximately 490 months have passed. It was the 239th day of 1984, in week 34. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 40 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1984 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 163 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the eighties.
It is Sunday, August 26, 1984. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1984 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In America, the song "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker jr. is at the top of the singles charts, while "Careless Whisper" by George Michael is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Red Dawn (1984) is at the top of the box office.
Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are wearing long sweaters, fishnet stockings, fingerless gloves, jumpsuits, over-sized scarves, miniskirts, stirrup pants, and spandex cycling shorts. Meanwhile, men are wearing Hawaiian shirts, flannel, shell suits, and wool sport coats. Because it's 1984, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as George Michael, Stevie Wonder, Wham!, Cyndi Lauper and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Kiki Camarena, David Huffman, Rock Hudson, and Ian Stewart would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Three's Company", "Knots Landing", "Cagney & Lacey", and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lunar Lander", "Mario Bros.", "Duck Hunt", and "Tetris".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Inspector Gadget", "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe", and "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero". Popular toys at the moment include Speak & Spell, Cabbage Patch Kids, Fisher-Price Little People (Farm), and the Commodore 64.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 26, 1984.
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In August 1984, TV audiences were watching the following series:
1984 saw the introduction of cars such as the Citroën Axel, the Mercedes-Benz W124, the Toyota Carina II, the Chevrolet Corvette (C4), the Pontiac Fiero, and the Volkswagen Citi Golf.
If you were a kid on August 26, 1984, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
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Popular video games that people were playing in August 1984.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1984.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 26, 1990, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 26.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 26, 1984.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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