Friday October 14, 1983: on this day

October 14, 1983 was the 287th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 14, 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 14, 1983, who was born and died on October 14, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 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 14th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 1983?


October 14, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1983 can also be written as 10/14/1983 in the US and as 14/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

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October 14, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1983:

  • Us marine peacekeeper sargeant allen soifert killed by sniper in beirut, lebanon.
  • Grenada leftist coup under vice-premier coard.

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October 14, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th 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 14, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 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 14th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 14, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 03:10 pm and setting at 12:38 am.

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 14, 1983?


Famous people born on October 14, 1983:

  • Katia Winter

    Katia winter is a swedish-born actress known for her roles in the tv series sleepy hollow and dexter.

  • Caine Eckstein

    Australian entrepreneur known for his success in the health and wellness industry.

  • Betty Heidler

    German hammer thrower.

  • Lin Dan

    Chinese badminton player.

  • Vanessa Lane

    American porn star.

  • Renato Civelli
  • David Oakes
  • Manuel Rosas Arreola
  • Jessica Smith
  • Alexander Straub
  • Murat Swyumağambetov
  • Ingri Aunet Tyldum
  • Carolina Varchi
  • Salvo Vinci
  • Brandon Weeden
  • Robert Miller

Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

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October 14, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 5 months old,

or 485 months and 14 days old,

or 2110 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14776 days old,

if you were born on October 14, 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 14, 1983?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 14, 1983.

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October 14, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 1983:

  • Willard Price

    British author known for adventure stories like 'Adventure' series.

  • Paul Fix

    Actor (rifleman) dies from kidney failure at the age of 82.

  • Katherine Perry
  • László Ranódy
  • Jesús de la Rosa Luque

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Isaly Bernstein

    Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...

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October 14, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 14, 1983:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day
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October 14, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 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 14, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 14, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 14, 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 14, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 14, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 14, 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 14, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1983 was Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 14, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 14, 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 14, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 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 14, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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 14, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 14, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Christine by Stephen King

Christine

By:

It was not just another triangle for lovers, right? Arnie's

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.

The Seduction Of Peter S. by Lawrence Sanders

The Seduction Of Peter S.

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Return Of The Jedi by Joan D. Vinge

Return Of The Jedi

By:

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 …

Creating Wealth by Robert G. Allen

Creating Wealth

By:

Robert G. Allen is a popular speaker, multimillionaire and author of Nothing Down, the best-selling real-estate book. He knows how to make you a financial success.

October 14, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 14, 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

Flip & Flop

Flip & Flop

Platform: Atari 8-bit, C64

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: First Star Software State Soft

Fraction Fever

Fraction Fever

Platform: Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, TRS-80, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Spinnaker Software

Excalibur

Excalibur

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Strategy video game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Beamrider

Beamrider

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on October 14, 1983?

On October 14, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1983?

On October 14, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 14, 1983?

On October 14, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 14th?

October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

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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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