Wednesday April 20, 1983: on this day

April 20, 1983 was the 110th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1983, who was born and died on April 20, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners), movies (e.g. The Hunger, directed by Tony Scott), TV series (e.g. The Time Of Your Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1983?


April 20, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1983 can also be written as 4/20/1983 in the US and as 20/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

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April 20, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1983:

April 20, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 20, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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April 20, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:09 am and setting at 02:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 1983.

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Who was born on April 20, 1983?


Famous people born on April 20, 1983:

  • Demilade Adebayo

    Successful tech entrepreneur known for founding multiple startups.

  • Sitlaly Hernandez

    Contributed significantly to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Zamorah Najjar

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist specializing in in-depth feature stories.

  • Merranda Kerr

    Australian model turned successful businesswoman.

  • Xoie Patel

    Xoie Patel is an entrepreneur who founded a successful fintech company that provides innovative financial solutions.

  • Selen Ucer

    Talented Turkish actress with a successful career in film and television.

  • Joe Mauer

    Joe mauer is a former professional baseball player known for his successful career with the minnesota twins, where he earned multiple awards...

  • Semya Khalil

    World champion in taekwondo.

  • Emerlyn Eriksson

    Emerlyn Eriksson is an entrepreneur who founded a successful startup in the fintech industry.

  • Adiah Sharma

    Adiah Sharma is an entrepreneur who has founded a successful e-commerce business that has gained significant traction in the market.

  • Shavanna Sharma

    Shavanna Sharma is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving e-commerce platform focused on sustainable and eco-friendly products.

  • Danny Granger

    American basketball player.

  • Chester See

    Youtube star.

  • Erik Segerstedt

    Swedish singer (e.

  • Patrice M'Bock

    Cameroonian footballer.

  • Joanne King

    Irish/english actress.

  • Yuri van Gelder

    Dutch gymnast.

  • Greg Smith

    South african cricketer.

  • Fabio Staibano

    Italian rugby player.

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 28 days old,

or 2134 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14944 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1983?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 20, 1983.

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April 20, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1983:

  • Jerzy Andrezjewski

    Writer.

  • Bruno Persa
  • Pedro Quartucci
  • Guglielmo Bianchi
  • Walther Nehring

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

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April 20, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1983:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1983:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1983:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1983 was Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come On Eileen
  2. - Beat It youtube
  3. - Mr. Roboto
  4. - Jeopardy
  5. - Billie Jean youtube

April 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let's Dance youtube
  2. - Is There Something I Should Know?
  3. - Church Of The Poison Mind
  4. - Boxerbeat
  5. - Words

April 20, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Atomic Dog
  2. - Billie Jean youtube
  3. - Try Again
  4. - Tonight
  5. - I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)

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April 20, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hunger

The Hunger

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young

Country: United States of America

Valley Girl

Valley Girl

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Martha Coolidge

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Michael Bowen

Country: United States of America

The Ballad of Narayama

The Ballad of Narayama

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Shôhei Imamura

Starring: Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Tonpei Hidari, Aki Takejô

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jack Clayton

Starring: Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Royal Dano

April 20, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 1983

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Miyuki

Miyuki

Release year: 1983

Directed by: LLC RSquaredFilms

Gun Shy

Gun Shy

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Simon West

Just Another Day

Just Another Day

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Peter Spirer

April 20, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Voice Of The Heart by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Voice Of The Heart

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Katharine Tempest is a woman of unwavering passion and legendary allure. She rose from the obscurity to become one among the most sought-after actresses in her generation.

Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia

Living, Loving & Learning

By:

Living Loving and Learning is a charming collection of Leo Buscaglia’s entertaining and informative lectures that were given worldwide between 1970-1981. While some of these lectures have been published in magazines and books, this collection is the complete one.

The Youngest Science by Lewis Thomas

The Youngest Science

By:

Lewis Thomas saw everything from the 1920s, when he was watching his father, a general physician who made housecalls and wrote prescriptions in Latin. To his time in medical school, and beyond, Lewis Thomas saw.

Icebreaker by John Gardner

Icebreaker

By:

Bond is reluctantly recruited to a dangerous mission involving an equally dangerous, treacherous alliance between agents from the CIA and the KGB and Israel's Mossad.

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

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Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

April 20, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cube Quest

Cube Quest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Simutrek Inc.

Chequered Flag

Chequered Flag

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sim racing

Publisher: Sinclair Research Ltd

Drol

Drol

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, NEC PC-8801, Sega SG-1000

Genre: Action

Publisher: Brøderbund

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Edutainment

G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike

G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Parker Brothers

history

Who was the US President on April 20, 1983?

On April 20, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1983?

On April 20, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1983?

On April 20, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

Find out more about April 20th

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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 April 1983?

April 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Wednesday April 20, 1983