Wednesday October 12, 1983: on this day

October 12, 1983 was the 285th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 12, 1983, who was born and died on October 12, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler), movies (e.g. The Right Stuff, directed by Philip Kaufman), 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 12th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1983?


October 12, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 285th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1983 can also be written as 10/12/1983 in the US and as 12/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

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October 12, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1983:

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 12, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 10:46 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 12, 1983?


Famous people born on October 12, 1983:

  • Katie Piper

    English philanthropist, broadcaster, and acid violence survivor.

  • Carlton Cole

    Former English footballer who played as a striker for various clubs.

  • Mariko Yamamoto

    Japanese cricketer.

  • Alex Brosque

    Australian footballer.

  • Bradley James

    Actor.

  • Erica Dixon

    Reality star.

  • Harmony Rose
  • Emma Greenwood
  • Marianna Tricarico
  • Wang Song
  • Zé Kalanga
  • Antoine Buron
  • Gastón Fernández
  • Annick Obonsawin
  • Nolan Reimold
  • Soslan Tigiev

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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


You are 40 years 5 months old,

or 485 months and 16 days old,

or 2111 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14778 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 12, 1983?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 12, 1983:

  • Jiri Lederer

    Czechoslovakia journalist/dissident, died at 61.

  • Ernie Roth

    American pro-wrestling manager (born 1929).

  • Víctor Trossero

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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


Holidays on October 12, 1983:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
  2. - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
  3. - King Of Pain
  4. - True
  5. - Islands In The Stream

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  2. - They Don't Know
  3. - Modern Love
  4. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube
  5. - New Song

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1983 was Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Nobody
  2. - Stop Doggin' Me Around
  3. - Party Train
  4. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube
  5. - You're Number One (In My Book)

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

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

The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid

Country: United States of America

The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone

Release year: 1983

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom

Country: United States of America

The Key

The Key

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Frank Finlay, Stefania Sandrelli, Franco Branciaroli, Barbara Cupisti

Country: United States of America

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Under Fire

Under Fire

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode

Starring: Nick Nolte, Ed Harris, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Just Our Luck

Just Our Luck

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Crystal Ellis

Love Connection

Love Connection

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Joseph L Leath

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Release year: 1983

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

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

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco

The Name Of The Rose

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Umberto Eco's debut novel was a sensation. It won the Premio Strega award and the Prix Medicis Etranger award. The year is 1327. Brother William of Baskerville arrives at the scene to investigate the allegations of heresy among Franciscans living …

Fatal Vision by Joe McGinniss

Fatal Vision

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Fatal Vision tells the compelling true story of Jeffrey MacDonald. He was a Princeton-educated doctor who was convicted of brutally killing his young wife and two children. These murders he strongly denies.

Return Of The Jedi by Joan D. Vinge

Return Of The Jedi

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Luke Skywalker, his Rebel Alliance friends and a sequel to "The Star Wars Storybook and "The Empire Strikes Back Storybook", devise a bold plan to defeat the Empire and its evil leaders Darth Vader (and the Emperor) in this daring …

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Heartburn

By:

Can you write a hilarious novel about the end of a perfect marriage? The answer to this question is yes if Nora Ephron is the author.

On Wings Of Eagles by Ken Follett

On Wings Of Eagles

By:

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.

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

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

Marvin's Maze

Marvin's Maze

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: SNK

3D Crazy Coaster

3D Crazy Coaster

Platform: Vectrex

Genre: Vehicle simulation

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Atic Atac

Atic Atac

Platform: ZX Spectrum BBC Micro

Genre: Arcade adventure Maze

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Edutainment

B.C.'s Quest for Tires

B.C.'s Quest for Tires

Platform: Apple II family, Atari 8-bit ColecoVision, C=64 MS-DOS, MSX ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 1983?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1983?

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

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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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 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.

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