Sunday July 17, 1983: on this day

July 17, 1983 was the 198th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 17, 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 17, 1983, who was born and died on July 17, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 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 17th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1983?


July 17, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 198th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1983 can also be written as 7/17/1983 in the US and as 17/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1983:

  • 112th british golf open: tom watson shoots a 275 at royal birkdale
  • 1st usfl championship

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July 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th 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.

Discover the personality of July born.

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July 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 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 July 17th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 01:05 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 17, 1983?


Famous people born on July 17, 1983:

  • Caprisha Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Andrew Chen

    Known for his work in growth hacking and product management.

  • Adam Lind

    American baseball player.

  • Melbourne Singh

    Expert in developing secure blockchain solutions.

  • Reef McIntosh

    Reef McIntosh is a professional surfer known for his big wave riding skills.

  • Aja

    Talented actress who has appeared in several popular films and TV shows.

  • Ryan Guettler

    Professional australian bmx rider.

  • Brooke Kinsella

    British actress.

  • Sarah Jones

    American actress.

  • Jessi Cruickshank

    Canadian television presenter.

  • Katrina Kaif

    Actress.

  • Sarah Jones (screen actress)
  • Kim Jin-woo
  • Ronny Ruatti
  • Paul Stutz
  • Flávia de Oliveira
  • Marco Né
  • Marcos Maidana
  • Christian Grindheim

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 12 days old,

or 2123 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14866 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 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 17, 1983?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 17, 1983.

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July 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1983:

  • Roosevelt Sykes

    Blues pianist known for his boogie-woogie style.

  • Josef Tauchner
  • Erik Börjesson

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1983:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

July 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

July 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

July 17, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 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 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 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 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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

July 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carre

The Little Drummer Girl

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The New York Times bestseller of A Delicate Truth, and Our Kind of Traitor, Ewan McGregor will star in the major motion picture. "You want the lion to catch you first tie the goat."

Working Out by Charles Hix

Working Out

By:

Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.

Ancient Evenings by Norman Mailer

Ancient Evenings

By:

Norman Mailer's brilliantly rich and deeply evocative novel about ancient Egypt gives life to the characters of an era gone by: Queen Nefertiti, the eighteenth-dynasty Pharaoh Rameses; Menenhetet their creature.

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

By:

The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.

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.

July 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cuthbert Goes Digging

Cuthbert Goes Digging

Platform: Dragon 32

Digger

Digger

Platform: IBM PC

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Windmill Software

Archon: The Light and the Dark

Archon: The Light and the Dark

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Apple II, Commodore 64, Amiga, MS-DOS, Macintosh, NES, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, PC-88

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts Ariolasoft (Europe)

Frostbite

Frostbite

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

The Activision Decathlon

The Activision Decathlon

Platform: Atari 8-bit family, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 1983?

On July 17, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1983?

On July 17, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1983?

On July 17, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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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