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December 21, 1983 was the 355th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 21, 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 December 21, 1983, who was born and died on December 21, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Fynbos) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1983?
- December 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1983?
- December 21, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1983?
What day of the week was December 21, 1983?
December 21, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1983 can also be written as 12/21/1983 in the US and as 21/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1983:
- Tap dance kid opens at broadhurst theater nyc for 669 performances
- Loretta swit weds dennis holahan
- Musical tap dance kid with h battle premieres in new york city
- Nba indiana pacers end a 28-game road losing streak.
December 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1983 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:14 pm and setting at 09:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.
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Who was born on December 21, 1983?
Famous people born on December 21, 1983:
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
- Lendy Holmes
Former professional football player who excelled as a wide receiver.
- Karishma Tanna
Tv actress.
- Anisha Nagarajan
Anisha Nagarajan is an actress known for her role in the TV series 'Outsourced'.
- Taylor Teagarden
American baseball player.
- Jonah Hill
Actor.
- Lara Stone
Model.
- Nenad Medic
- Maria Gregersen
- Trevor Trevisan
- Magnus von Horn
- Lamar Butler
- Luis Checa
- Amy Guy
- Nikki Kerkhof
- Stanimir Milošković
- Sayed Ziaoddin Nabavi
- Leandro Padovani Celin
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
![Junie Astor]()
Junie AstorFrench actress on stage and in film.
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December 21, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 4 months old,
or 484 months and 5 days old,
or 2105 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14737 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 1983?
There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 21, 1983.
December 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1983:
- Paul de Man
Belgian-born philosopher, literary critic and theorist (d. 1983).
- Rod Cameron
Actor (santa fe passage and stampede), is killed at 73.
- József Vértesy
- Luigi Giglia
- Eric Porter
- David Conover
- Mark Workman
- Alexander Conrady
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1983:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
- Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
- Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
December 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
- The Flying Pickets - Only You
- Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
- David Essex - A Winter's Tale
- Slade - My Oh My
December 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 21, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Debarge - Time Will Reveal
- Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
- Kool & The Gang - Joanna
- Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
- Shannon - Let The Music Play
December 21, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
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
Hercules
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli
Country: Italy
Warrior of the Lost World
Release year: 1983
Directed by: David Worth
Starring: Robert Ginty, Persis Khambatta, Donald Pleasence, Fred Williamson
Silkwood
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson
Country: United States of America
December 21, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:
Fynbos
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Harry Patramanis
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Release year: 1983
Written by: Franc Roddam
Directed by: Anthony Garner
Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Interference
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Nick Pilton
Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik
Release year: 1983
The Frugal Gourmet
Release year: 1983
Starring: Jeffrey L. Smith
Country: United States of America
December 21, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Neverending Story
By: Michael Ende
Bastian sets out on an adventure in the wild world of Fantastica. This magical land is filled with giants, dragons, and monsters. Bastian risks his life to save Fantastica.
The Name Of The Rose
By: Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco's debut novel was a sensation. It won the Premio Strega award and the Prix Medicis Etranger award. The year is 1327. Brother William of Baskerville arrives at the scene to investigate the allegations of heresy among Franciscans living …
Who Killed The Robins Family?
By: Thomas Chastain
As they look for clues to the murders of eight Robins family members, mystery lovers have the chance to uncover the killer and receive a cash prize.
Hollywood Wives
By: Jackie Collins
They eat lunch at Ma Maison or the Bistro with salads and hot gossip. They cruise Rodeo Drive on their Mercedes and Rolls and turn shopping at Giorgio or Gucci into an art.
The Robots Of Dawn
By: Isaac Asimov
Two advances in human history have changed the course of human history a millennium ago: the colonization and creation of the Galaxy and the positronic mind.
December 21, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Molar Maul
Chequered Flag
Jack Attack
Gyruss
Discs of Tron
Who was the US President on December 21, 1983?
On December 21, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1983?
On December 21, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1983?
On December 21, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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 December 1983?
December 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
