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October 06, 1983 was the 279th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 06, 1983, who was born and died on October 06, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Just Our Luck) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 06, 1983?
- October 06, 1983: What happened on that day?
- October 06, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 06, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 06, 1983?
- October 06, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 06, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- October 06, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 06, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- October 06, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 06, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 06, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 06, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 06, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on October 06, 1983?
What day of the week was October 06, 1983?
October 06, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 279th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 06, 1983 can also be written as 10/6/1983 in the US and as 6/10/1983 in UK and Europe.
October 06, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 06, 1983:
- New york jets announce they are leaving shea stadium for the meadowlands coliseum.
- Buffalo bills' quarterback joe ferguson passes 419 yards with five touchdowns.
October 06, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 06, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 06, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 06, 1983 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 07:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 22, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1983.
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Who was born on October 06, 1983?
Famous people born on October 06, 1983:
- Lewi Longmire
Former American football safety who played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins.
- Jesse Eisenberg
Known for his roles in films like 'The Social Network' and 'Zombieland'.
- Renata Voráčová
Czech tennis player.
- Nicky Hilton
Model.
- George Zimmerman
- Benjamin Thompson
- Sunette Viljoen
- Takuya Sugi
- David Limberský
- Hrvoje Kurtović
- Greta Gysin
- Asier Riesgo
- Sidi Ould Achour
- Piero Medone
Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Ioan Gruffudd]()
Ioan GruffuddIoan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.
![Carole Lombard]()
Carole LombardAmerican actress.
![Amy Jo Johnson]()
Amy Jo JohnsonAmy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...
![Elisabeth Shue]()
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...
![Bruno Cremer]()
Bruno CremerFrench comedian, actor and comedian.
![Britt Ekland]()
Britt EklandSwedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.
![Jeremy Sisto]()
Jeremy SistoAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![Maki Horikita]()
Maki HorikitaJapanese actress and model.
![Melvyn Bragg]()
Melvyn BraggBritish journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.
October 06, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 6 months old,
or 486 months and 12 days old,
or 2115 weeks
or 14805 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 06, 1983?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 06, 1983.
October 06, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 06, 1983:
- Terence Cooke
American cardinal archbishop (born in 1921).
- Egle Marini
- Joseph Thomas McGucken
What famous deaths happened on October 6th?
Famous deaths on October 6th:
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Bill O'Reilly]()
Bill O'ReillyAmerican journalist, tv and radio personality.
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Denholm Elliott]()
Denholm ElliottActor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.
![Diane Cilento]()
Diane CilentoQueensland, australia -- actress.
![Hattie Jacques]()
Hattie JacquesBritish comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.
![Scott Wilson]()
Scott WilsonScott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.
![Ted Bessell]()
Ted BessellActor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.
![Dennis Price]()
Dennis PriceTwyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).
![Richard Farnsworth]()
Richard FarnsworthLos angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th
October 06, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 06, 1983:
- Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
- Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
- U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
- Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
- Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
- French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 06, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 06, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 06, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
- Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
- The Police - King Of Pain
- Spandau Ballet - True
- Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17
October 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 06, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
- Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
- David Bowie - Modern Love
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Howard Jones - New Song
October 06, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 06, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 06, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rick James - Cold Blooded
- Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
- The Gap Band - Party Train
- Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - You're Number One (In My Book)
October 06, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 06, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
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
Hercules
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli
Country: Italy
Never Cry Wolf
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Carroll Ballard
Starring: Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah
Country: United States of America
Rumble Fish
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane, Dennis Hopper
Country: United States of America
October 06, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Just Our Luck
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Crystal Ellis
Love Connection
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Joseph L Leath
Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht
Release year: 1983
October 06, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 06, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Blue Highways
By: William Least Heat Moon
Blue Highways, a landmark in American travel writing, is a memorable journey through our country's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon started his journey with a simple need to put something together.
The Little Drummer Girl
By: John le Carre
The New York Times bestseller of A Delicate Truth, and Our Kind of Traitor, Ewan McGregor will star in the major motion picture. "You want the lion to catch you first tie the goat."
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.
October 06, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 06, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hover Bovver
10-Yard Fight
Cosmic Balance II
Marslander
Ant Attack
Who was the US President on October 06, 1983?
On October 06, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1983?
On October 06, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 06, 1983?
On October 06, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 6th?
October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
- 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),
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 October 1983?
October 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
