What happened on Saturday January 28, 1984?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1984:

• Tropical Storm Domoina devastates Mozambique On January 28, 1984, Tropical Storm Domoina made landfall in southern Mozambique, causing severe flooding and widespread damage. The storm resulted in 109 fatalities and approximately $75 million in damages in Mozambique. Additionally, it caused significant destruction in Swaziland and South Africa, with 73 and 60 deaths respectively, and extensive property damage. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Wayne Gretzky's 51-game point streak ends against Los Angeles Kings On January 28, 1984, Wayne Gretzky's remarkable 51-game point streak concluded when the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 at Northlands Coliseum. Despite playing through a right shoulder injury, Gretzky was unable to score, ending his streak at 153 points (61 goals, 92 assists). The Kings' goaltender, Markus Mattsson, was instrumental in the victory, stopping all of Gretzky's attempts during the final minutes of the game. source: nhl.com
• 41st Golden Globe Awards The 41st Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held on January 28, 1984, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event honored the best in film and television for 1983, with notable winners including 'Terms of Endearment' for Best Motion Picture – Drama and 'Yentl' for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Barbra Streisand received two Golden Globes for 'Yentl'—one for Best Director and another for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Shirley MacLaine won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in 'Terms of Endearment'. source: en.wikipedia.org
• World Record Domino Toppling in Germany In Fuerth, West Germany, a record-breaking 295,000 dominoes were toppled, demonstrating remarkable precision, patience, and collaborative effort in this unique form of performance art and engineering.
• Unusual Marriage Record in Las Vegas Mr. Glynn Wolfe set an extraordinary record by marrying for the 26th time in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a remarkable display of matrimonial persistence that challenges conventional relationship norms.

Events in 1984

January 28, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 28, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1984 can also be written as 1/28/1984 in the US and as 28/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on January 28, 1984:

• Andre Iguodala

  NBA player who won multiple championships with the Golden State Warriors and is renowned for his exceptional defensive skills, versatility,...

• Stephen Gostkowski

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1984:

• Al Dexter
• Sohrab Modi
• Hervey Cleckley

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on January 28th

January 28, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1984 was Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
2. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
3. The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
4. Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
5. Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride

January 28, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1984 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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 28, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1984 was If Only You Knew by Patti LaBelle, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew
2. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
3. Shannon - Let The Music Play
4. The Deele - Body Talk
5. D Train - Something's On Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1984 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1984 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 02:03 pm.

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 28, 1984 is:

42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 26 days old,

or 2208 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15457 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1984?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1984.

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