Wednesday February 23, 1983: on this day

February 23, 1983 was the 54th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 23, 1983, who was born and died on February 23, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin), movies (e.g. Tender Mercies, directed by Bruce Beresford), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 1983?


February 23, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 54th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1983 can also be written as 2/23/1983 in the US and as 23/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1983:

  • Us immigration judge gordon sacks orders feodor fedorenko deported to the soviet union, his birthplace. fedorenko had served as a guard in a german death camp in treblinka, poland, between 1942 and 1945.
  • 25th grammy awards: rosanna, toto iv, men at work win.
  • The united states environmental protection agency announces its intention to buy out and evacuate the dioxin-contaminated community of times beach, missouri.
  • Usfl new jersey generals sign heisman winner herschel walker (3 years - us$5 million).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:17 pm and setting at 04:51 am.

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

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Who was born on February 23, 1983?


Famous people born on February 23, 1983:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Gayathri Asokan

    Popular playback singer in the South Indian film industry.

  • Mido

    Egyptian footballer, manager and sportscaster.

  • Mirco Bergamasco

    Italian rugby player.

  • Courtney Culkin

    American playboy playmate.

  • Moreno Aoas Vidal
  • Dijon Thompson
  • Murod Zukhurov
  • Simona Molinari
  • Sultan Abdulmajeed Alhabashi
  • Krasimir Gajdarski
  • Simon Eder
  • Matías Giménez
  • Jonathan Haagensen
  • Frank Hansen
  • He Yang

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

  • Marie-Josée Croze
    Marie-Josée Croze

    Marie-josée croze is a canadian actress known for her roles in the barbarian invasions and munich.

  • Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald

    Scottish actress known for her roles in Trainspotting and Boardwalk Empire.

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


You are 41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 5 days old,

or 2144 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15009 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 23, 1983?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 23, 1983:

  • Herbert Howells

    English organist composer and educator (d.83).

  • Adrian Boult

    In 1937, king george vi knighted a british conductor who is internationally renowned.

  • William Anderson
  • Germana Marucelli

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • John Keats

    An english romantic poet.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Jaquarious Washington

    Jaquarious Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • John Quincy Adams

    The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 23rd

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


Holidays on February 23, 1983:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 1983:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1983 was Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby, Come To Me
  2. - Shame On The Moon
  3. - Stray Cat Strut
  4. - Billie Jean youtube
  5. - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

February 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Shy
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Sign Of The Times
  4. - Change

February 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 23, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Billie Jean youtube
  2. - I Like It
  3. - Outstanding
  4. - Fall In Love With Me
  5. - You Are

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February 23, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Zeder

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

Curtains

Curtains

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Richard Ciupka

Starring: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson, Anne Ditchburn

Hercules

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

February 23, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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 Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

The Renegades

The Renegades

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

High Performance

High Performance

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

February 23, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Space by James A. Michener

Space

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James A. Michener, a well-known chronicler of epic events in world history, tackles the most challenging subject of his career: Space, the last great frontier.

Different Seasons by Stephen King

Different Seasons

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The Magical Pen of Stephen King and Four Mesmerizing Novellas Rita Hayworth, and the Shawshank Retribution"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks strange and startling revenge...the basis of the Best Picture Academy Award

In Search Of Excellence by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr

In Search Of Excellence

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In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.

Life, The Universe And Everything by Douglas Adams

Life, The Universe And Everything

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"HYSTERICAL!" The Philadelphia Inquirer. The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit have grown sick of staring at the night sky above them. They plan to destroy it.

Growing Up by Russell Baker

Growing Up

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This Pulitzer Prize-winner "is the saddest, most funny, most tragical, and yet the best picture of coming to age in the U.S.A. during the Depresson years, World War II."

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

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

Firebirds

Firebirds

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Softek

Bomb Alley

Bomb Alley

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Juno First

Juno First

Platform: Arcade MSX Commodore 64 Atari 800 Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Gottlieb

Star Wars

Star Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Rail shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Big Top

Big Top

Platform: IBM PC

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Funtastic

history

Who was the US President on February 23, 1983?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 23, 1983?

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

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. 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 February 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

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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 February 1983?

February 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1983 calendar looked like.

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