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December 22, 1983 was the 356th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 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 December 22, 1983, who was born and died on December 22, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 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 22nd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 1983?
- December 22, 1983: What happened on that day?
- December 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 1983?
- December 22, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 22, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 1983?
What day of the week was December 22, 1983?
December 22, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 356th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1983 can also be written as 12/22/1983 in the US and as 22/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 22, 1983:
- Egyptian president mubarak meets with plo leader yasser arafat
- Islanders score 3 shorthanded goals against caps
December 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1983 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 22, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 10:33 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 22, 1983?
Famous people born on December 22, 1983:
![Joe Dinicol]()
Joe DinicolTv actor.
- Jennifer Hawkins
Model.
- Drew Hankinson
American professional wrestler.
- Doc Gallows
American wrestler.
- Viola Kibiwot
Kenyan runner.
- José Fonte
Portuguese footballer.
- Jennifer Hawkins Australian television personality
In 2004, miss universe was crowned.
- Nathalie Péchalat
French ice dancer (skating).
- Karishma Tanna
Actress.
- Steven Yeun
Actor.
- Lara Davenport
- Edwin Ekiring
- Victoria Galindo
- Luke Gallows
- Sergej Petuchov
- Michelle Ferrari
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
![Vanessa Paradis]()
Vanessa ParadisFrench actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
![Ralph Fiennes]()
Ralph FiennesEnglish actor.
![Jean-Baptiste Maunier]()
Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrench singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
![Ted Cruz]()
Ted CruzTexas senator of the united states.
![Meghan Trainor]()
Meghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Robin Gibb]()
Robin GibbBritish-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
![Jordin Sparks]()
Jordin SparksAmerican singer and american idol winner.
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Dina Meyer]()
Dina MeyerAmerican actress.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 22nd
December 22, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 3 months old,
or 483 months and 28 days old,
or 2104 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14729 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 22, 1983?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1983.
December 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1983:
- Ivan Petrovich Pavlov
Known for his contributions to differential equations.
- Byron Evard
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Christine Cavanaugh]()
Christine CavanaughAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Don DeFore]()
Don DeForeActor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
![Helene Stanley]()
Helene StanleyActress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd
December 22, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 1983:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 22, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 22, 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 22, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 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 22, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
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 22, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
While Reagan Slept
By: Art Buchwald
The Washington humorist and columnist, Ronald Reagan is captured in this portrait. He is asleep while the Washington columnist examines him.
Tough Times Never Last
By: Robert H. Schuller
You can name your problem and we will help you find solutions! This is the message Dr. Robert H. Schuller's new book, Tough Times Never Lasts, But Tough People Do! Dr.
Pet Sematary
By: Stephen King
The classic #1 New York Times Bestseller by Stephen King is now available! Dr. Louis Creed moves with his family to Ludlow, Maine to start a new career.
The Auerbach Will
By: Stephen Birmingham
The Auerbach Will is the American novelist of richest Americans. Essie Litsky, a young woman who strives to be wealthy despite her rigid upbringing from Russian Jewish immigrants, writes The Auerbach Will.
The Kingdom By The Sea
By: Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux, a renowned travel writer and journalist from the United States, left London after eleven years of living in London. He set out to travel clockwise along the coast of Great Britain for 11 years to discover what it …
December 22, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 22, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Artillery Duel
Mappy
Maziacs
Angler
Blue Max
Who was the US President on December 22, 1983?
On December 22, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1983?
On December 22, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1983?
On December 22, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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.
