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What happened on Tuesday January 31, 1984?

About January 31st, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 31, 1984, the United States conducted an underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, as part of Operation Fusileer. The test, code-named 'Gorbea,' was the third in the series and took place at 3:30 p.m. GMT in Area 2cq. The yield was between 20 and 150 kilotons, and the device was detonated in a shaft. This test was part of a series of 17 nuclear tests conducted between 1983 and 1984.
  • Day of the week: January 31st, 1984 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
  • #1 UK song: Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
  • Popular movie: Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman

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January 31, 1984: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1984:

  • US conducts underground nuclear test at Nevada Test Site On January 31, 1984, the United States conducted an underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, as part of Operation Fusileer. The test, code-named 'Gorbea,' was the third in the series and took place at 3:30 p.m. GMT in Area 2cq. The yield was between 20 and 150 kilotons, and the device was detonated in a shaft. This test was part of a series of 17 nuclear tests conducted between 1983 and 1984. source: de.wikipedia.org
  • Edwin Newman retires from NBC News after 35 years with the network Edwin Newman, a distinguished NBC News correspondent known for his erudition and wit, retired on January 31, 1984, after 35 years with the network. During his tenure, he covered significant events such as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the Vietnam War. Post-retirement, Newman authored books on language usage and made guest appearances on television programs. source: pugetsoundradio.com
  • 36th NHL All-Star Game The 36th National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on January 31, 1984, at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Wales Conference defeated the Campbell Conference 7-6. Don Maloney of the New York Rangers was named the game's Most Valuable Player, contributing a goal and three assists. source: en.wikipedia.org

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January 31, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 31, 1984?


January 31, 1984 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1984 can also be written as 1/31/1984 in the US and as 31/1/1984 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 31, 1984?


Famous people born on January 31, 1984:

  • Jeremy Wariner
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  • Josh Johnson (baseball)
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  • Aran Hakutora
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  • Vladimir Bystrov
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  • Baihakki Khaizan
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  • Julija Leancjuk
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  • Jonathan Lardot
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  • Alexander Ludwig
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  • Killian Brennan
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  • Alessandro Zanni
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  • Alessio Arena
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  • Alessandro Rosina
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  • Malika Ayane
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  • Mariusz Zganiacz
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  • Dean Marney
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  • Charlie Laine
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  • Vernon Davis
    Vernon Davis
  • Paul Baccaglini
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  • Wilson Rodrigues de Moura Júnior
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January 31, 1984: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 31, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1984 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

  1. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  2. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart youtube
  3. - Talking In Your Sleep youtube
  4. - Joanna youtube
  5. - Break My Stride youtube

January 31, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1984 was Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

  1. - Relax youtube
  2. - Radio Ga Ga youtube
  3. - Girls Just Want To Have Fun youtube
  4. - Doctor Doctor youtube
  5. - 99 Red Balloons youtube

January 31, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1984 was If Only You Knew by Patti LaBelle, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

  1. - If Only You Knew
  2. - Let The Music Play
  3. - Body Talk
  4. - Joanna youtube
  5. - Something's On Your Mind
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January 31, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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January 31, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1984 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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January 31, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1984 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 04:51 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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How old is someone born on January 31, 1984?


Someone born on January 31, 1984 is:

42 years 3 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1984?

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