Saturday December 24, 1983: on this day

December 24, 1983 was the 358th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 24, 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 24, 1983, who was born and died on December 24, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 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 24th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1983?


December 24, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 358th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1983 can also be written as 12/24/1983 in the US and as 24/12/1983 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1983 in December 1983 calendar

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December 24, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1983:

  • Aeroflot flight 601 crashes during takeoff from leshukonskoye airport, killing 44 of the 49 people on board.

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December 24, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 7 - 31
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December 24, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 24, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 11:40 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 24, 1983?


Famous people born on December 24, 1983:

  • Tim Jennings

    American football player.

  • Gregor Blanco

    Venezuelan baseball player.

  • Ansver Oksman

    Finnish visual artist.

  • Maarten Heijmans

    Dutch actor.

  • Paul Sykes

    Youtube star.

  • Irina Krush
  • Joel Solanilla
  • Irene Fornaciari
  • Cao Lei
  • Abdoulaye Cissé
  • Rareș Dumitrescu
  • Daria Gaiazova
  • Ariel Bogado
  • Sayaka Minami
  • Alla Lyshafay

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 4 months old,

or 484 months and 1 day old,

or 2104 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14733 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 24, 1983?

There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1983.

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December 24, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1983:

  • Paul Gégauff
  • Ardelio Allori
  • Héctor Duvauchelle

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1983:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 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 24, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 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:

  1. - Say Say Say
  2. - Say It Isn't So
  3. - Union Of The Snake
  4. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  5. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube

December 24, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 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:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - Only You
  3. - Love Of The Common People
  4. - A Winter's Tale
  5. - My Oh My

December 24, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 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:

  1. - Time Will Reveal
  2. - Say Say Say
  3. - Joanna
  4. - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
  5. - Let The Music Play

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December 24, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Warrior of the Lost World

Warrior of the Lost World

Release year: 1983

Directed by: David Worth

Starring: Robert Ginty, Persis Khambatta, Donald Pleasence, Fred Williamson

Silkwood

Silkwood

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

The Frugal Gourmet

The Frugal Gourmet

Release year: 1983

Starring: Jeffrey L. Smith

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco

The Name Of The Rose

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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 …

Winter'S Tale by Mark Helprin

Winter'S Tale

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A New York Times Bestseller, "Utterly exceptional" is now a major motion-picture movie. . . Everywhere there is a piercing feeling of the beautiful that arises from narrative and emotional fantasies

One Brief Shining Moment by William Manchester

One Brief Shining Moment

By:

One Brief Shining Moment: Remembering Kennedy

The Human Body by Jonathan Miller

The Human Body

By:

The reader can experience the three-dimensional and mobile illustrations that allow him to see, hear, move, and think.

December 24, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Farmer's Daughter

The Farmer's Daughter

Platform: Commodore 64 MS-DOS

Genre: Text adventure

Dolphin

Dolphin

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

I Want My Mommy

I Want My Mommy

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Zimag

Champion Baseball

Champion Baseball

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: SEGA

Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein's Monster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Data Age

history

Who was the US President on December 24, 1983?

On December 24, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1983?

On December 24, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1983?

On December 24, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 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.

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