What happened on Saturday January 21, 1984?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1984:

• Detroit records -21°F on January 21, 1984 On January 21, 1984, Detroit recorded a temperature of -21°F (-29°C), marking the second-lowest temperature ever recorded in the city. This extreme cold was part of a broader Arctic outbreak affecting the region during that period. source: weather.gov
• Scott Hamilton wins U.S. Men's Figure Skating Championship in 1984 Scott Hamilton secured his fourth consecutive U.S. Men's Figure Skating Championship title in January 1984, further solidifying his dominance in the sport. This victory was part of a remarkable streak where he won both the U.S. and World Championships from 1981 to 1984. His consistent performances during this period culminated in an Olympic gold medal at the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo. source: britannica.com
• Jackie Wilson's death Jackie Wilson, the renowned American singer known as "Mr. Excitement," died on January 21, 1984, at the age of 49. He had been in a coma since September 29, 1975, following a heart attack during a performance. He passed away from complications of pneumonia in Mount Holly, New Jersey. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1984

January 21, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 21, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 21st day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1984 can also be written as 1/21/1984 in the US and as 21/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on January 21, 1984:

• Haloti Ngata

  Haloti Ngata is a renowned American football defensive tackle who played for multiple NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit...

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Famous people died on January 21, 1984:

• Jackie Wilson

  Jackie Wilson was an American singer and performer renowned for his powerful vocals and electrifying stage presence. Dubbed 'Mr. Excitement,' Wilson played a key role in transforming rhythm and blues (R&B) into soul, influencing generations of artists. His dynamic vocal range and energetic dancing made him a standout figure in music during the late 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• Giannis Skarimpas

  Greek playwright and poet (d. 1984).

• Hywel Murrell
• Stanis Ruinas

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Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1984 was Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
2. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
3. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
4. The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
5. Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride

January 21, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
2. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
3. Howard Jones - What Is Love
4. Joe Fagin - That's Livin' Alright (From 'Auf Wiedershen Pet')
5. Status Quo - Marguerita Time

January 21, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1984 was Joanna by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
2. Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
3. Shannon - Let The Music Play
4. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
5. ConFunkShun - Baby, I'm Hooked (Right Into Your Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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January 21, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1984 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1984 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 1984 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 21, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 10:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 18, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1984.

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Someone born on January 21, 1984 is:

42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 4 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1984.

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