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October 13, 1983 was the 286th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 13, 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 13, 1983, who was born and died on October 13, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 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 13th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 13, 1983?
- October 13, 1983: What happened on that day?
- October 13, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 13, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 13, 1983?
- October 13, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 13, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- October 13, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 13, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- October 13, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 13, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 13, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 13, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 13, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on October 13, 1983?
What day of the week was October 13, 1983?
October 13, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 286th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 13, 1983 can also be written as 10/13/1983 in the US and as 13/10/1983 in UK and Europe.
October 13, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 13, 1983:
- Ameritech mobile communications (now at&t) launched the first us cellular network in chicago, illinois.
October 13, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th 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 13, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 13, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 13, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 11:40 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 13, 1983?
Famous people born on October 13, 1983:
![Katia Winter]()
Katia WinterSwedish-english actress.
- Kylie Lindsay
New zealander squash player.
- Kim Vanderhee
Reality star.
- Kamerion Wimbley
- Kim Min-jae
- Serge Lofo
- Tautvydas Lydeka
- Yuka Miyazaki
- Mike Rockenfeller
- Vahe T'adewosyan
- Natalie Darwitz
- Marcus Delpizzo
- Gonzalo García García
- Filippo Scicchitano
- Yougnam Yu
Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:
![Sacha Baron Cohen]()
Sacha Baron CohenSacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.
![Margaret Thatcher]()
Margaret ThatcherBritish politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.
![Kelly Preston]()
Kelly PrestonKelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.
![Kate Walsh]()
Kate WalshKate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Jerry Jones]()
Jerry JonesAmerican football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.
![Pamela Tiffin]()
Pamela TiffinAmerican actress.
![Robert Walker]()
Robert WalkerAmerican actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
![Philippe Torreton]()
Philippe TorretonPhilippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.
![John Lone]()
John LoneHong kong-american actor.
October 13, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 6 months old,
or 486 months and 11 days old,
or 2114 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14804 days old,
if you were born on October 13, 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 13, 1983?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 13, 1983.
October 13, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 13, 1983:
- Joe Bambrick
What famous deaths happened on October 13th?
Famous deaths on October 13th:
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Gary Collins]()
Gary CollinsAmerican television host and actor.
![Bea Benaderet]()
Bea BenaderetBea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.
![Barbara Kent]()
Barbara KentCanadian-born american actress (b. 1907).
![Henry Irving]()
Henry IrvingEnglish actor and manager (b. 1838).
![Nils Asther]()
Nils AstherActor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.
![Donald Houston]()
Donald HoustonActor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.
- Hershey Chocolates
Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.
- Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 13th
October 13, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 13, 1983:
- RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
- Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
- French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.
Observances on October 13, 1983:
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
October 13, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 13, 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 13, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 13, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 13, 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:
- Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
- Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
- The Police - King Of Pain
- Spandau Ballet - True
- Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream
October 13, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 13, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 13, 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:
- 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 13, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1983 was Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 13, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 13, 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:
- Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
- Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
- The Gap Band - Party Train
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - You're Number One (In My Book)
October 13, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 13, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1983
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom
Country: United States of America
The Key
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Frank Finlay, Stefania Sandrelli, Franco Branciaroli, Barbara Cupisti
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
Under Fire
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode
Starring: Nick Nolte, Ed Harris, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy
October 13, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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 13, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 13, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Outrageous Acts And Everyday Rebellions
By: Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem's best-selling essay collection, Outrageous Acts & Everyday Rebellions, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide since 1983.
The Peter Pan Syndrome
By: Dan Kiley
American men are facing a serious social-psychological problem: hundreds of thousands refuse to be men. Even though they are now adults, they cannot face their adult feelings.
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
Winter'S Tale
By: Mark Helprin
A New York Times Bestseller, "Utterly exceptional" is now a major motion-picture movie. . . Everywhere there is a piercing feeling of the beautiful that arises from narrative and emotional fantasies
October 13, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 13, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
3D Crazy Coaster
Earthly Delights
Jetpac
Cavern Creatures
Chivalry
Who was the US President on October 13, 1983?
On October 13, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1983?
On October 13, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 13, 1983?
On October 13, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 13th?
October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
- 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
- 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (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.
