Saturday February 12, 1983: on this day

February 12, 1983 was the 43rd day of the year 1983, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 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 February 12, 1983, who was born and died on February 12, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Under by Men At Work), movies (e.g. Local Hero, directed by Bill Forsyth), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 12th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 12, 1983?


February 12, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1983 can also be written as 2/12/1983 in the US and as 12/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1983:

  • One hundred women protest in lahore, pakistan against military dictator zia-ul-haq's proposed law of evidence. the women were tear-gassed, baton-charged and thrown into lock-up. the women were successful in repealing the law.
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February 12, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 12, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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February 12, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 1983 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:01 am and setting at 06:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Who was born on February 12, 1983?


Famous people born on February 12, 1983:

  • Iko Uwais
    Iko Uwais

    Indonesian actor.

  • Jin Nakamura

    Former Japanese professional soccer player who excelled in midfield.

  • Carlton Brewster

    American football player and coach.

  • Nguyễn Minh

    Vietnamese badminton player.

  • Josef Altin
    Josef Altin
  • Anthony Floch
  • Vjačaslaŭ Hleb
  • David Kirtman
  • Svetlana Korolëva
  • Krešimir Lončar
  • Julien Rahier
  • Ana Rucner
  • Morten Skjønsberg
  • Jacob Sørensen
  • Romain Vadeleux
  • Cyril Vieux
  • Hidetoshi Wakui
  • Lukáš Zelenka

Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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February 12, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 7 days old,

or 2144 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15011 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 12, 1983?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 12, 1983.

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February 12, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1983:

  • Eubie Blake

    American pianist and composer (b. 1887).

  • Italo Acconcia
  • Jan Klaassens
  • Isabella d'Orléans
  • Isabel de Orleans

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

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February 12, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 12, 1983:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 1983:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 1983:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 7th and February 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

February 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Under
  2. - Baby, Come To Me
  3. - Sexual Healing
  4. - Shame On The Moon
  5. - Africa youtube

February 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

February 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Shy
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Billie Jean youtube
  4. - Sign Of The Times
  5. - Change

February 12, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

February 12, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Billie Jean youtube
  2. - Betcha She Don't Love You
  3. - Outstanding
  4. - Sexual Healing
  5. - Got To Be There

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February 12, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 12, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Local Hero

Local Hero

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Bill Forsyth

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay, Denis Lawson

Country: United States of America

Pauline at the Beach

Pauline at the Beach

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Amanda Langlet, Arielle Dombasle, Pascal Greggory, Féodor Atkine

The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Wilford Leach

Starring: Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Table for Five

Table for Five

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Robert Lieberman

Starring: Jon Voight, Richard Crenna, Marie-Christine Barrault, Millie Perkins

February 12, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Bare Essence

Bare Essence

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

February 12, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 12, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Life, The Universe And Everything by Douglas Adams

Life, The Universe And Everything

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"HYSTERICAL!" The Philadelphia Inquirer. The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit have grown sick of staring at the night sky above them. They plan to destroy it.

When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

By:

Harold Kushner's 3-year-old son was diagnosed by a degenerative condition and told he would not live to his teens. This left him with one of the most difficult questions in life:

Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon

Master of the Game

By:

KATE BLACKWELL: Who is she? She is the symbol for success. A beautiful woman who turned her inheritance into an international conglomerate. She was awarded a special place among the rich and famous.

In Search Of Excellence by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr

In Search Of Excellence

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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.

Goodbye, Mickey Mouse by Len Deighton

Goodbye, Mickey Mouse

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Deighton's historical fiction Goodbye Mickey Mouse vividly recalls wartime England. A group of American fighter pilots fly escort missions above Germany in the winter 1943-44. Among them is the reserved Captain

February 12, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 12, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Frogrun!

Frogrun!

Platform: VIC-20 Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Anirog Software

Cassette 50

Cassette 50

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Dragon 32, Oric 1, Oric Atmos, Vic 20, ZX81, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Cascade Games Ltd

Alchemist

Alchemist

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Imagine Software

Capture The Flag

Capture The Flag

Platform: Atari 8-bit VIC-20 Commodore 64

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sirius Software

Harrier Attack

Harrier Attack

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Oric 1, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Durell Software

history

Who was the US President on February 12, 1983?

On February 12, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1983?

On February 12, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 12, 1983?

On February 12, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 12th?

February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. 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 February 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.

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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 February 1983?

February 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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