Saturday July 16, 1983: on this day

July 16, 1983 was the 197th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 16, 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 July 16, 1983, who was born and died on July 16, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Barefoot Gen, directed by Mori Masaki), TV series (e.g. Moschops) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1983?


July 16, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 197th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1983 can also be written as 7/16/1983 in the US and as 16/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1983:

  • Sikorsky s-61 disaster: a helicopter crashes off the isles of scilly, causing 20 fatalities.

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July 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:44 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1983.

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Who was born on July 16, 1983?


Famous people born on July 16, 1983:

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Justin Kan

    Co-founder of Twitch and Atrium.

  • Jery Sandoval

    Renowned Latin pop singer.

  • Duncan Keith

    Duncan Keith is a Canadian ice hockey defenseman known for his success with the Chicago Blackhawks.

  • Deborah Nemtanu

    French-romanian violinist.

  • Randy Nota Loka
  • Regillio Nooitmeer
  • Adrian Piț
  • Moussa Sanogo
  • Pasang Tshering
  • Jeff Varem
  • Yonas Fesehaye
  • Zhang Xiangxiang
  • Annie Lööf
  • Dirk Mädrich
  • Eleanor Matsuura

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

  • Anita Brookner
    Anita Brookner

    English author and historian.

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July 16, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 9 months old,

or 489 months and 3 days old,

or 2126 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14888 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 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 July 16, 1983?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1983.

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July 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 1983:

  • India Rosalind

    Contributed to the development of the first stored-program computer, the Manchester Baby.

  • Otto Mørkholm
  • Pablo O'Higgins
  • Michel Micombero
  • Helmut Schwenn
  • Samson Raphaelson

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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July 16, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1983:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  2. - Electric Avenue
  3. - Flashdance...What A Feeling
  4. - Never Gonna Let You Go
  5. - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

July 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Jane
  2. - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
  3. - IOU
  4. - Flashdance... What A Feeling
  5. - Moonlight Shadow

July 16, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 16, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Juicy Fruit
  2. - Flashdance...What A Feeling
  3. - Inside Love (so Personal)
  4. - Keep On Lovin' Me
  5. - Love Is The Key

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July 16, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Barefoot Gen

Barefoot Gen

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Mori Masaki

Starring: Issei Miyazaki, Catherine Battistone, Yoshie Shimamura, Iona Morris

Country: United States of America

Class

Class

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Lewis John Carlino

Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Cliff Robertson

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

Zeder

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

Hundra

Hundra

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Matt Cimber

Starring: Laurene Landon, Cihangir Gaffari, María Casal, Ramiro Oliveros

July 16, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 16, 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:

Moschops

Moschops

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jim Trainor

Shades of Darkness

Shades of Darkness

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Ian Adema

No Excuses

No Excuses

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 1983

Directed by: H.C. Potter

July 16, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 16, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Godplayer by Robin Cook

Godplayer

By:

Dr. Cassandra Kingsley will soon discover that her marital and job are not what she believed. It may even kill her when she attempts to discover the truth.

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

In Search Of Excellence

By:

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.

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.

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.

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

By:

Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

July 16, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 16, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Android 2

Android 2

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Vortex Software

Bear Bovver

Bear Bovver

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Artic Computing

Alien's Return

Alien's Return

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Home Vision/VDI

Congo Bongo

Congo Bongo

Platform: Arcade Ports: ColecoVision, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, IntelliVision, Atari 2600, TI-99/4A, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, SG-1000

Genre: Isometric platformer

Publisher: Sega

James Bond 007

James Bond 007

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Sega SG-1000

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Parker Brothers

history

Who was the US President on July 16, 1983?

On July 16, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1983?

On July 16, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1983?

On July 16, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

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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 July 1983?

July 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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