Sunday May 15, 1983: on this day

May 15, 1983 was the 135th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 15, 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 15, 1983, who was born and died on May 15, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Beat It by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. WarGames, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. No Excuses) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1983?


May 15, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 135th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1983 can also be written as 5/15/1983 in the US and as 15/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1983:

  • Madison hotel (boston, massachusetts) destroyed by implosion.
  • Lenore muraoka wins lpga united virginia bank golf classic.

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May 15, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 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 15, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 15th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 15, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1983 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:54 am and setting at 11:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1983.

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Who was born on May 15, 1983?


Famous people born on May 15, 1983:

  • Amberlin Müller

    Amberlin Müller is a climatologist who has contributed to the understanding of global climate patterns and their impact on human societies.

  • Kiyo Shiomi

    Accomplished swimmer known for breaking records.

  • Tayelor Benson

    Tayelor Benson is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and led several e-commerce and retail businesses.

  • Kamaron Wimbley

    Kamaron Wimbley is a former American football defensive end who played in the NFL.

  • Franziska Tschinderle

    Franziska Tschinderle is an Austrian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online marketplace Shpock.

  • Madalina Pamfile

    Romanian journalist and TV presenter.

  • Angelisse Tanaka

    Angelisse Tanaka is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2017.

  • Maly Deng

    Maly Deng is a South Sudanese politician and the current Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.

  • Bekah Nguyen

    Bekah Nguyen is a mathematician known for her work on the development of new algorithms for data analysis and optimization.

  • Amber Tamblyn

    American author known for her poetry and novels.

  • Azra Jasavić

    Bosnian journalist and TV presenter.

  • Ida Holz

    Renowned software engineer who has contributed to the development of various tech products.

  • Vanja Radic

    Acclaimed Serbian poet with a unique style and voice.

  • Germain Chardin

    He was a french rower who won the bronze medal at the 2008 olympics as well as the silver medal at the 2012 olympics.

  • Pablo Larrazabal
  • Gibril Sankoh
  • Anna Caliendo
  • Sejfulla Magomedov
  • Josh Simpson

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 11 months old,

or 491 months and 4 days old,

or 2135 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14950 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 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 15, 1983?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 15, 1983.

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May 15, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1983:

  • Nasiir

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • George Coyle

    Renowned author known for his captivating novels.

  • Lan Lanhua

    Renowned Chinese painter known for traditional ink wash paintings.

  • Mark Syers
  • Maurizio D'Ancora
  • Marv Huffman
  • Livio Fabro

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Chaselyn Dickinson

    Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

  • Adalei Dickinson

    Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.

  • Emily Dickinson

    American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

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May 15, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1983:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1983:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 15, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beat It youtube
  2. - Let's Dance youtube
  3. - Jeopardy
  4. - Overkill
  5. - She Blinded Me With Science

May 15, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 15, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - True
  2. - Candy Girl
  3. - Temptation
  4. - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
  5. - Dancing Tight

May 15, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1983 was Candy Girl by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 15, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 15, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Candy Girl
  2. - Beat It youtube
  3. - Between The Sheets
  4. - Atomic Dog
  5. - Save The Overtime (For Me)

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May 15, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

WarGames

WarGames

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood, Dabney Coleman

Country: United States of America

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Cross Creek

Cross Creek

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Peter Coyote, Dana Hill

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

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire

May 15, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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:

No Excuses

No Excuses

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio

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

May 15, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

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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 …

The Fall Of Freddie The Leaf by Leo Buscaglia

The Fall Of Freddie The Leaf

By:

Leo Buscaglia's story of Freddie, a leaf named after him, is warm and simple. How Freddie and his companion leaves adapt to the changing seasons.

The F-Plan Diet by Audrey Eyton

The F-Plan Diet

By:

246 pages Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1st Edition (December 12, 1988). Language: English. The diet Family Circle calls "remarkably effective, healthy" is the biggest diet breakthrough in decades.

Space by James A. Michener

Space

By:

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.

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Heartburn

By:

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 15, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 15, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Godzilla

Godzilla

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Strategy game

Granny's Garden

Granny's Garden

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Macintosh, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Amiga, Microsoft Windows, Linux, ZX Spectrum, iPhone, iPad

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: 4Mation

Buzz Bombers

Buzz Bombers

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel

Frantic Freddie

Frantic Freddie

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Commercial Data Systems

Astron Belt

Astron Belt

Platform: Arcade, MSX

Genre: Interactive action movie Third-person rail shooter Space combat simulator

Publisher: Sega (Japan) Bally Midway (North America)

history

Who was the US President on May 15, 1983?

On May 15, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1983?

On May 15, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1983?

On May 15, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

Find out more about May 15th

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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 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.

Discover how May 1983 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 15, 1983