Saturday April 23, 1983: on this day

April 23, 1983 was the 113th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 23, 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 23, 1983, who was born and died on April 23, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 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 23rd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1983?


April 23, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1983 can also be written as 4/23/1983 in the US and as 23/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1983 in April 1983 calendar

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April 23, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd 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 23, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 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 April 23rd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 05:04 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 23, 1983?


Famous people born on April 23, 1983:

  • Gayathri Raghuram

    Renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer.

  • Daniela Hantuchová

    Daniela hantuchová is a retired slovakian tennis player known for her powerful serve and graceful playing style.

  • Carl Higbie

    Former Navy SEAL and conservative commentator.

  • Leon Andreasen

    Danish international footballer.

  • Ian Henderson

    English rugby league player.

  • Miloš Karadaglić

    Montenegrin guitarist.

  • Taio Cruz

    British singer-songwriter.

  • Aaron Hill

    American actor.

  • Francis Capra

    Actor.

  • Shalana Santana
  • César Soriano
  • Gerhardus Zandberg
  • Patrick Brice
  • Jung Soon-ok
  • Julien Mahé
  • Marta Mangué
  • Eduardo Pincelli
  • Alex Bogomolov Jr.

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 25 days old,

or 2134 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14941 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 23, 1983?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1983.

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April 23, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1983:

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • Marguerite Broquedis

    French tennis player who competed in the 1912 olympics in stockholm.

  • Selena Royale

    Actress (robot monster), passes away at 78.

  • Frank Fisher
  • Paľo Bielik
  • Arturo Lanocita

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Darene Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright known for his works like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.

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April 23, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1983:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1983:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1983:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 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 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1983 was Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 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 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 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 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 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 23, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 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 23, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 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 23, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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 23, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

White Gold Wielder by Stephen R. Donaldson

White Gold Wielder

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

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.

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Blue Highways

By:

Blue Highways, a landmark in American travel writing, is a memorable journey through our country's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon started his journey with a simple need to put something together.

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.

Salvador by Joan Didion

Salvador

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"Terror is the given place." El Salvador at its most gruesome height during civil war in 1982 is the place.

April 23, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

My Name Is Uncle Groucho, You Win A Fat Cigar

My Name Is Uncle Groucho, You Win A Fat Cigar

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Godzilla

Godzilla

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Strategy game

Bomb Alley

Bomb Alley

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Bun Fun

Bun Fun

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Squirrel

Dragonriders of Pern

Dragonriders of Pern

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Epyx

history

Who was the US President on April 23, 1983?

On April 23, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1983?

On April 23, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1983?

On April 23, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

Find out more about April 23rd

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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.

Saturday April 23, 1983