Friday April 22, 1983: on this day

April 22, 1983 was the 112th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 22, 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 22, 1983, who was born and died on April 22, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 22, 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 22nd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 22, 1983?


April 22, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 112th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1983 can also be written as 4/22/1983 in the US and as 22/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1983 in April 1983 calendar

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April 22, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 1983:

  • Rangers 2-isles 5 - patrick division finals - isles win series 4-2
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 22, 1983
  • Soyuz t-8 returns to earth.
  • The german magazine der stern claims that the ''hitler diaries'' had been found in wreckage in east germany; the diaries are subsequently revealed to be forgeries.
  • Reactor shut-down due to failure of fuel rods at kursk nuclear power plant, russia

April 22, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd 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 22, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 22nd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 22, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 03:34 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 22, 1983?


Famous people born on April 22, 1983:

  • Francis Capra
    Francis Capra

    American actor.

  • Matt Jones
    Matt Jones

    American football player.

  • Yehia Mohamed

    Talented boxer with a successful career in the ring.

  • Adiah Wilkins

    Adiah Wilkins is a British journalist reporting on international politics and global affairs.

  • Shkëlzen Shala

    Albanian entrepreneur and veganism activist.

  • Sam W. Heads

    English-american entomologist and palaeontologist.

  • Elliott Jordan

    English actor.

  • Jos Hooiveld

    Dutch footballer.

  • Vangelis Mantzios

    Greek footballer.

  • Tarvaris Jackson

    Athlete.

  • Ruthie Ann Miles

    Actress.

  • Remi Ayodele

    American football player.

  • Amanda Quagliata
  • Claudia Henkel
  • Julia Weldon
  • Miroslav Vujadinović
  • Jean Marie Sylla
  • Daniel Sjölund

Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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April 22, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 26 days old,

or 2134 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14942 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 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 22, 1983?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1983.

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April 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 1983:

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Earl Hines

    American musician and bandleader (d. 1983).

  • Earl ''Fatha'' Hines

    American jazz pianist (born 1903).

  • John Louis Evans

    American convicted murderer (executed) (born 1950).

  • Gunta Stölzl
  • Richard Jeffries Dawes
  • Adriano Buzzati Traverso
  • Lamberto Maggiorani
  • Gösta Holmér

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

  • Anzel Adams

    Renowned landscape photographer known for his black-and-white images of the American West.

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April 22, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 1983:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 1983:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 1983:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
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April 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1983 was Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 22, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Delta Star by Joseph Wambaugh

The Delta Star

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Missy Moonbeam, a prostitute, falls from the Wonderland Hotel's roof. In her diary, she also includes the number for Caltech, America's most prestigious scientific institution.

White Gold Wielder by Stephen R. Donaldson

White Gold Wielder

By:

Thomas Covenant understood that, despite his failure at the Isle of The One Tree he needed to return to The Land to fight.

Voice Of The Heart by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Voice Of The Heart

By:

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.

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.

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

By:

Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

April 22, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 22, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Artillery Duel

Artillery Duel

Platform: Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Xonox

Hard Hat Mack

Hard Hat Mack

Platform: Apple II (original) Amstrad CPC Atari 8-bit Commodore 64, Coleco Adam, MS-DOS

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Cube Quest

Cube Quest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Simutrek Inc.

Buzz Bombers

Buzz Bombers

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel

The Institute

The Institute

Platform: C64, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Text adventure (original release), Graphic adventure

Publisher: Screenplay

history

Who was the US President on April 22, 1983?

On April 22, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 1983?

On April 22, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 1983?

On April 22, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 22nd?

April 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 luzon earthquake: 16 people are killed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck the towns of porac, lubao, pampanga, philippines, at 17:11 philippine standard time. the manila times. according to phivolcs the epicenter is 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of castillejos in zambales. phivolcs initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. later, it was upgraded to 6.1.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. rival hamas members and fatah members clash at a tent set by the family mohammed ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pays tribute to christians who died under communism and nazism at rome's basilica of st. bartholomew. he also names the wife of a muslim woman he met in lesbos (greece), and who was murdered by terrorists for refusing to drop her crucifix. francis called the lesbos camp a "concentration camp" and noted that many refugee camps, despite the goodwill of local communities, are often overcrowded and little more then prisons.

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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.

Discover how April 1983 calendar looked like.

Friday April 22, 1983