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December 12, 1983 was the 346th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 12, 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 12, 1983, who was born and died on December 12, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Fynbos) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1983?
- December 12, 1983: What happened on that day?
- December 12, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1983?
- December 12, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 12, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 12, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 12, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 12, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 12, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1983?
What day of the week was December 12, 1983?
December 12, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 346th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1983 can also be written as 12/12/1983 in the US and as 12/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 12, 1983:
- A truck bomb explodes at the us embassy in kuwait.
December 12, 1983: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Green Bay Packers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 12 - 9
December 12, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 12, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 12:11 am.
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 12, 1983?
Famous people born on December 12, 1983:
- Keundra Takahashi
Keundra Takahashi is a leading neuroscientist who has focused on the study of the human brain and its cognitive functions.
- Aviyana Takahashi
Aviyana Takahashi is a Japanese neuroscientist who has contributed to the understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive...
- Asharia Desai
Asharia Desai is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of a successful fintech startup based in London, UK.
- Kristion Takahashi
Kristion Takahashi is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and grown several technology startups in the renewable energy sector.
- Otisha Gupta
Otisha Gupta is the founder and CEO of a successful e-commerce startup.
- Aerielle Fernandez
Aerielle Fernandez is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained international recognition.
- Traeton Takahashi
Traeton Takahashi is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and scaled multiple technology startups.
- Oliana Eriksson
Oliana Eriksson is a Swedish entrepreneur who founded a successful sustainable fashion brand.
- Bryona Eriksson
Bryona Eriksson is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained international recognition.
- Jasslyn Dupont
Jasslyn Dupont is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained international recognition.
- Aniella Takahashi
Aniella Takahashi is a Japanese entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce platform focused on sustainable and ethical products.
- Kailene Eriksson
Kailene Eriksson is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained international recognition.
- Amberlin Eriksson
Amberlin Eriksson is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained international recognition.
- Erilyn Eriksson
Erilyn Eriksson is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained international recognition.
- Jaan Pehk
Estonian cross-country skier known for his achievements in the sport.
- Kemisha Lee
Kemisha Lee is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving e-commerce platform.
- Shanetra Davis
Shanetra Davis is an entrepreneur who founded a successful tech company focused on sustainable solutions.
- Brad Smith
Former CEO of Intuit, known for his leadership in financial software.
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Jennifer Connelly]()
Jennifer ConnellyMovie actress.
![Dionne Warwick]()
Dionne WarwickAmerican singer and recording artist.
![Mädchen Amick]()
Mädchen AmickAmerican actress and director.
![Connie Francis]()
Connie FrancisCountry singer.
![Bill Nighy]()
Bill NighyBritish actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
![Regina Hall]()
Regina HallRegina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
![Bob Barker]()
Bob BarkerBarker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
![Tom Wilkinson]()
Tom WilkinsonEnglish actor (b. 1948).
![Robert Lepage]()
Robert LepageFrench canadian playwright.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 12th
December 12, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 4 months old,
or 484 months and 11 days old,
or 2106 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14743 days old,
if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1983?
There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1983.
December 12, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1983:
- Hara Tsvetko
Bulgarian author known for his contributions to literature.
- Amza Pellea
- Constantino Urbieta Sosa
- Alfonso Grosso Sánchez
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
![Vicente Fernández]()
Vicente FernándezVicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Tallulah Bankhead]()
Tallulah BankheadAmerican actress who appeared on film and stage.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Anne Baxter]()
Anne BaxterFrank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
![Peter Boyle]()
Peter BoyleAmerican actor (d. 2006).
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![Van Johnson]()
Van JohnsonAmerican actor.
![Annette Stroyberg]()
Annette StroybergDanish actress (b. 1936).
![Ann Reinking]()
Ann ReinkingAmerican actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
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December 12, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1983:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1983:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 12, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
- Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
December 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1983 was Only You by The Flying Pickets, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. 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 12, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 12, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. 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)
- Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
- Kool & The Gang - Joanna
December 12, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 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
Silkwood
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson
Country: United States of America
Gorky Park
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Brian Dennehy, Ian Bannen
December 12, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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 12, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 12, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
While Reagan Slept
By: Art Buchwald
The Washington humorist and columnist, Ronald Reagan is captured in this portrait. He is asleep while the Washington columnist examines him.
In Search Of Excellence
By: Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr
In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.
The Auerbach Will
By: Stephen Birmingham
The Auerbach Will is the American novelist of richest Americans. Essie Litsky, a young woman who strives to be wealthy despite her rigid upbringing from Russian Jewish immigrants, writes The Auerbach Will.
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.
The Wicked Day
By: Mary Stewart
The bastard Mordred was born of an incestuous marriage between King Arthur's half-sister, the evil sorceress Morgause.
December 12, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 12, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mega Zone
Jetpac
Frostbite
Bomberman
G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike
Who was the US President on December 12, 1983?
On December 12, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1983?
On December 12, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1983?
On December 12, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (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 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.
