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May 26, 1983 was the 146th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 26, 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 May 26, 1983, who was born and died on May 26, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara), movies (e.g. Psycho II, directed by Richard Franklin), TV series (e.g. Shades Of Darkness) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1983?
- May 26, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 26, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1983?
- May 26, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 26, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 26, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1983?
What day of the week was May 26, 1983?
May 26, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 146th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1983 can also be written as 5/26/1983 in the US and as 26/5/1983 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1983:
- Challenger moves to launch pad for sts-7
- Nasa launches exosat.
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
- A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes japan, triggering a tsunami that kills at least 104 people and injures thousands. many people go missing and thousands of buildings are destroyed.
- A powerful earthquake and tsunami in northern honshū, japan kills 104 and injures 163.
- The 7.8 m sea of japan earthquake shakes northern honshu with a maximum mercalli intensity of viii (). a destructive tsunami is generated that leaves about 100 people dead.
May 26, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 26, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 26, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1983 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 May 26, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:18 pm and setting at 06:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1983.
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Who was born on May 26, 1983?
Famous people born on May 26, 1983:
- Scott Disick
Scott disick is a reality star known for his appearances on the television show keeping up with the kardashians.
- Demy de Zeeuw
Dutch footballer.
- Nathan Merritt
Australian rugby league player.
- Henry Holland
English fashion designer.
- Sheldon Bailey
Tv actor.
- Nabil Taïder
- Kristoffer Weckström
- Justin Bowen
- Elena Cucci
- Oliver Hermanus
- Bae Ki-jong
- Sushil Kumar
- Rodica Șerban
- Ted Sikovi
Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
![Lauryn Hill]()
Lauryn HillLauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
![Helena Bonham Carter]()
Helena Bonham CarterHelena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...
![Pam Grier]()
Pam GrierPam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.
![Corinne Le Poulain]()
Corinne Le PoulainFrench actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.
![James Arness]()
James ArnessAmerican actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Peggy Lee]()
Peggy LeeAmerican singer, songwriter and arranger.
![Elisabeth Harnois]()
Elisabeth HarnoisAmerican actress.
![Margaret Colin]()
Margaret ColinActress (independence day: three men & a baby).
![Nicki Aycox]()
Nicki AycoxNicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.
May 26, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 10 months old,
or 490 months and 24 days old,
or 2134 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14939 days old,
if you were born on May 26, 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 May 26, 1983?
There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1983.
May 26, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1983:
- Rowena Cade
Known for creating the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, England.
- Oleksandr Chira
- Camille Michielsen
- Raffaello Morghen
- Louise Weiss
- Willy Rozier
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![Jean Constantin]()
Jean ConstantinFrench singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
![George Brent]()
George BrentActor (baby face.
![Sharon Lynn]()
Sharon LynnActress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.
- Cybele
Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.
- Phinneas Newborn
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Zeki Velidi Togan
Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.
- Fount Haines
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Adamae Davis
Renowned jazz singer and performer.
May 26, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1983:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1983:
- Saint Germain of Paris
- Saint William of Aquitaine
- Saint Simitrius
- Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
- Saint Lambert (d.1154)
- Saint Berenger (died 1093)
May 26, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1983 was Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Men At Work - Overkill
- Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
May 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Spandau Ballet - True
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Heaven 17 - Temptation
- The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
- Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight
May 26, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1983 was Save The Overtime (For Me) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 26, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 26, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Mtume - Juicy Fruit
May 26, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Psycho II
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Richard Franklin
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia
Country: United States of America
The Man with Two Brains
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner, Paul Benedict
Country: United States of America
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
Another Time, Another Place
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Michael Radford
Starring: Phyllis Logan, Giovanni Mauriello, Denise Coffey, Tom Watson
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
May 26, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 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:
Shades of Darkness
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Ian Adema
No Excuses
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio
The Time of Your Life
Release year: 1983
Directed by: H.C. Potter
Dream House
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Miyuki
Release year: 1983
Directed by: LLC RSquaredFilms
May 26, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Youngest Science
By: Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas saw everything from the 1920s, when he was watching his father, a general physician who made housecalls and wrote prescriptions in Latin. To his time in medical school, and beyond, Lewis Thomas saw.
Salvador
By: Joan Didion
"Terror is the given place." El Salvador at its most gruesome height during civil war in 1982 is the place.
Voice Of The Heart
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
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.
The One Minute Manager
By: Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …
Heartburn
By: Nora Ephron
Can you write a hilarious novel about the end of a perfect marriage? The answer to this question is yes if Nora Ephron is the author.
May 26, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 26, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hover Bovver
Epidemic!
Galaga X6
Harrier Attack
Alley Cat
Who was the US President on May 26, 1983?
On May 26, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1983?
On May 26, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1983?
On May 26, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 26th?
May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of May. 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 May 26th, such as:
- 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
- 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.
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 May 1983?
May 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
