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July 31, 1983 was the 212th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is July 31, 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 July 31, 1983, who was born and died on July 31, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Risky Business, directed by Paul Brickman), TV series (e.g. Vom Webstuhl Zur Weltmacht) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 31st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 31, 1983?
- July 31, 1983: What happened on that day?
- July 31, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 31, 1983?
- July 31, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 31, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 31, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 31, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 31, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 31, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 31, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on July 31, 1983?
What day of the week was July 31, 1983?
July 31, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 212th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1983 can also be written as 7/31/1983 in the US and as 31/7/1983 in UK and Europe.
July 31, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1983:
- B robinson, j marichal, g kell, and w alston inducted into hall of fame
July 31, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 31, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 31st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 31, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1983 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:21 pm and setting at 01:05 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1983.
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Who was born on July 31, 1983?
Famous people born on July 31, 1983:
- Lakeisa Davenport
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Yamato Nadeshiko
Yamato Nadeshiko is a renowned professional wrestler with a strong fan following.
- Natan Blecharczyk
Natan Blecharczyk is a co-founder of Airbnb, an online marketplace for lodging.
- José Carlos López Lozano
- François Marque
- William N'Gounou
- Guo Wei
- René Rivera
- Yola
- Reginaldo Ferreira da Silva
- Diego Herner
- Kuok Leong Wong
Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:
![Louis de Funès]()
Louis de FunèsFrench screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).
![Rico Rodriguez]()
Rico RodriguezRico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.
![Dean Cain]()
Dean CainDean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.
![Ernie Dingo]()
Ernie DingoAn actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.
![Geraldine Chaplin]()
Geraldine ChaplinAmerican actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...
![Michael Biehn]()
Michael BiehnAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Ted Cassidy]()
Ted CassidyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).
![Milton Friedman]()
Milton FriedmanAmerican statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.
![France Nuyen]()
France NuyenFormer model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.
![Don Murray]()
Don MurrayAmerican actor.
July 31, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 8 months old,
or 488 months and 23 days old,
or 2125 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14877 days old,
if you were born on July 31, 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 July 31, 1983?
There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1983.
July 31, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 31, 1983:
- Stig Nyström
- Max Schwabe
- Eva Pawlik
- Amerigo Petrucci
What famous deaths happened on July 31st?
Famous deaths on July 31st:
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![Jeanne Moreau]()
Jeanne MoreauFrench actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.
![Laura Betti]()
Laura BettiItalian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.
![Michael Ansara]()
Michael AnsaraLowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).
![Virginia Grey]()
Virginia GreyAmerican singer and actress (d. 2004).
![Anne Shelton]()
Anne SheltonBritish singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.
![James Rennie]()
James RennieActor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.
- Antuane St. Exupery
Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.
- Mohammad Rafi
Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.
- Amadea Mozart
Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 31st
July 31, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 31, 1983:
- St. John Columbini
- Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
- St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
- St. Helen of Skofde
- La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
July 31, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 25th and July 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
July 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Every Breath You Take
- Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
- Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
- Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
- Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know
July 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
July 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up
- Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
- Freeez - IOU
- Malcolm McLaren - Double Dutch
- Wham! - Club Tropicana
July 31, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
July 31, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
- Mtume - Juicy Fruit
- George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
- Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
- Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
July 31, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 31, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Risky Business
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Paul Brickman
Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur
Country: United States of America
Confidentially Yours
Release year: 1983
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Fanny Ardant, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Philippe Laudenbach
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
The Star Chamber
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Starring: Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless
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
July 31, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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:
Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht
Release year: 1983
Moschops
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim Trainor
Shades of Darkness
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Ian Adema
No Excuses
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio
July 31, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 31, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Blue Highways
By: William Least Heat Moon
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.
The Last Lion
By: William Manchester
The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.
The Summer Of Katya
By: Trevanian
Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent graduate of medical school, arrives in Salies, France, to help the village physician.
Working Out
By: Charles Hix
Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.
July 31, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 31, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Broadsides
Bomb Alley
Cube Quest
Bugaboo (The Flea)
Pac & Pal
Who was the US President on July 31, 1983?
On July 31, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1983?
On July 31, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 31, 1983?
On July 31, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 31st?
July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of July. 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 July 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
- 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
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 July 1983?
July 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
