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December 06, 1983 was the 340th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 06, 1983 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 06, 1983, who was born and died on December 06, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Silkwood, directed by Mike Nichols), TV series (e.g. Fynbos) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 06, 1983?
- December 06, 1983: What happened on that day?
- December 06, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 06, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 06, 1983?
- December 06, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 06, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- December 06, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 06, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 06, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 06, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 06, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 06, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 06, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on December 06, 1983?
What day of the week was December 06, 1983?
December 06, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 340th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 06, 1983 can also be written as 12/6/1983 in the US and as 6/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
December 06, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 06, 1983:
- A bomb planted on a bus in jerusalem explodes, killing six israelis.
December 06, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 06, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 06, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 06, 1983 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 1983 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 December 06, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 07:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1983.
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Who was born on December 06, 1983?
Famous people born on December 06, 1983:
- Jason Reynolds
Award-winning author known for his young adult fiction.
- Ashley Madekwe
English actress.
- Sergio Hernández
- Chiara Maci
- Maurício Guterres da Silva
- Federico Moretti
- Conny Giordano
- Rob Sims
- Šime Špralja
- Ben Teekloh
- Tomislav Pavličić
- Chris Hardwick
Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:
![Tom Hulce]()
Tom HulceAmerican actor.
![Judd Apatow]()
Judd ApatowAmerican screenwriter and film director.
![Elissa Landi]()
Elissa LandiItalian actress, writer and actress.
![Janine Turner]()
Janine TurnerJanine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.
![Peter Handke]()
Peter HandkeAustrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...
![Agnes Moorehead]()
Agnes MooreheadAmerican actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.
![JoBeth Williams]()
JoBeth WilliamsAmerican actress and singer.
![Torri Higginson]()
Torri HigginsonCanadian actress.
![Shekhar Kapur]()
Shekhar KapurIndian screenwriter and producer of director producers.
![Patrick Bauchau]()
Patrick BauchauBelgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.
December 06, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 4 months old,
or 484 months and 10 days old,
or 2106 weeks
or 14742 days old,
if you were born on December 06, 1983.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1983?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 06, 1983.
December 06, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 06, 1983:
- Lucienne Boyer
French singer and actress (b. 1903).
- Gul Khan Nasir
Pakistani journalist, poet, and politician (d. 1983).
- Umberto Terracini
- Arturo Colombi
What famous deaths happened on December 6th?
Famous deaths on December 6th:
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
![Peter Vaughan]()
Peter VaughanEnglish actor (d. 2016).
![Werner Klemperer]()
Werner KlempererGerman-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.
![Frances Bavier]()
Frances BavierFrances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.
![Gian Maria Volontè]()
Gian Maria VolontèItalian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.
![John Payne]()
John PayneJohn Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.
![Rita Macedo]()
Rita MacedoActress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.
![Kathleen Harrison]()
Kathleen HarrisonActress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.
![James Dobson]()
James DobsonFocus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 6th
December 06, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 06, 1983:
- Spain - Constitution Day
- Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
- Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
- Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
December 06, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 06, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 06, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 06, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
- Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield
December 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1983 was Only You by The Flying Pickets, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 06, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 06, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Flying Pickets - Only You
- Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
- Slade - My Oh My
- Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
- The Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
December 06, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 06, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 06, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Debarge - Time Will Reveal
- Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight
- The S.O.S. Band - Tell Me If You Still Care
December 06, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 06, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Silkwood
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson
Country: United States of America
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
Gorky Park
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Brian Dennehy, Ian Bannen
Uncommon Valor
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Gene Hackman, Patrick Swayze, Robert Stack, Fred Ward
Zeder
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Pupi Avati
Starring: Gabriele Lavia, Cesare Barbetti, Anne Canovas, Andrea Montuschi, Adolfo Belletti, Bob Tonelli, Marcello Tusco
Country: Italy
December 06, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 06, 1983 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Fynbos
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Harry Patramanis
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Release year: 1983
Written by: Franc Roddam
Directed by: Anthony Garner
Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Interference
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Nick Pilton
Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik
Release year: 1983
Just Our Luck
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Crystal Ellis
December 06, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 06, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Changes
By: Danielle Steel
After a divorce and an unhappy relationship, Melanie Adams was a top TV anchorwoman. Her two teenage children, and her television news career.
Hollywood Wives
By: Jackie Collins
They eat lunch at Ma Maison or the Bistro with salads and hot gossip. They cruise Rodeo Drive on their Mercedes and Rolls and turn shopping at Giorgio or Gucci into an art.
On Wings Of Eagles
By: Ken Follett
This is the #1 International Bestseller in trade paperback. It includes 16 pages of photos. Ken Follett, number-one bestselling author, tells the compelling, true story about the 1979 Middle East hostage crisis.
December 06, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 06, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bomb Alley
Cube Quest
Big Top
Marslander
Computer Football Strategy Football Strategy
Who was the US President on December 06, 1983?
On December 06, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1983?
On December 06, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 06, 1983?
On December 06, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 6th?
December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
- 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),
What happened in 1983?
1983 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Annie closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 2,377 performances
- Sophisticated Ladies closes at Lunt-Fontanne NYC after 767 performances
- Gaylord Perry joins Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton to reach 3,500 career strikeouts this season, he also wins his 1st game as a Royal
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What was the calendar for December 1983?
December 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
