Sunday April 17, 1983: on this day

April 17, 1983 was the 107th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1983, who was born and died on April 17, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Private School, directed by Noel Black), TV series (e.g. The Time Of Your Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1983?


April 17, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 107th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1983 can also be written as 4/17/1983 in the US and as 17/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1983 in April 1983 calendar

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April 17, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1983:

  • In warsaw, poland, police route 1,000 solidarity supporters.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 17, 1983
  • Lynn adams wins lpga combanks orlando golf classic.
  • Grete waltz runs female world record marathon (2:25:29).
  • First national coin week begins.

April 17, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 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 April 17th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:09 am and setting at 11:36 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 17, 1983?


Famous people born on April 17, 1983:

  • Cat Osterman

    Cat osterman is a retired american softball pitcher known for her successful career in college and professional softball, as well as her...

  • Audrey Lacroix

    Audrey Lacroix is a Canadian swimmer who has competed in multiple Olympics.

  • Donia Khalil

    Founder of a successful tech startup focused on sustainability.

  • Andrea Marcato

    Italian rugby player.

  • Stanislav Chistov

    Russian player in ice hockey.

  • Roberto Jiménez

    Peruvian footballer.

  • Szabolcs Huszti
  • Roberto Jiménez Jiménez
  • Thomas Kristensen
  • Guy Reschenthaler
  • Aleksej Velikodnyj
  • Jakov Vladović
  • Federico Zappino
  • Robert Wagner
  • Gal Alberman
  • Cho Won-hee
  • Claudio Bosia
  • Benoît Bastien

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 11 months old,

or 491 months and 2 days old,

or 2135 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14947 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1983?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1983.

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April 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1983:

  • Felix Pappalardi

    American singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer (b. 1939).

  • Peter Potter

    Dj (show, juke box jury) dies at the age of 78.

  • Mark W Clark

    Us general (wwii), reaches 87 years old.

  • Reginald Kernan
  • Carlo Alberto D'Albertis
  • Joseph Alphonse McNicholas

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate known for his magical realism style.

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Ellakate Jones

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

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April 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1983:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1983:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Billie Jean youtube
  2. - Come On Eileen
  3. - Mr. Roboto
  4. - Jeopardy
  5. - Beat It youtube

April 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let's Dance youtube
  2. - Is There Something I Should Know?
  3. - Church Of The Poison Mind
  4. - Boxerbeat
  5. - Words

April 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Atomic Dog
  2. - Billie Jean youtube
  3. - You Are
  4. - I Like It
  5. - Tonight

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April 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Private School

Private School

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Phoebe Cates, Betsy Russell, Matthew Modine, Michael Zorek

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

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

My Tutor

My Tutor

Release year: 1983

Directed by: George Bowers

Starring: Matt Lattanzi, Caren Kaye, Kevin McCarthy, Clark Brandon

Exposed

Exposed

Release year: 1983

Directed by: James Toback

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Rudolf Nureyev, Harvey Keitel, Ian McShane

April 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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 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

Just Another Day

Just Another Day

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Peter Spirer

April 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Salvador by Joan Didion

Salvador

By:

"Terror is the given place." El Salvador at its most gruesome height during civil war in 1982 is the place.

Christine by Stephen King

Christine

By:

It was not just another triangle for lovers, right? Arnie's

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Blue Highways

By:

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 Mists Of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists Of Avalon

By:

A Literary Guild Featured AlternativeHere's the legend of King Arthur as told through the eyes of the women who ruled from the throne.

Voice Of The Heart by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Voice Of The Heart

By:

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.

April 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Kawasaki Synthesizer

Kawasaki Synthesizer

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Music game, Non-game

Publisher: Sight & Sound Music Software, Inc.[2]

Enchanter

Enchanter

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Apple II, Apricot PC Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, CP/M, DEC Rainbow, Kaypro II, Apple Macintosh, NEC APC, Osborne 1, MS-DOS, PDP-9, PDP-10, PDP-11, TI-99/4A, T

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Infocom

Major Havoc

Major Havoc

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Flappy

Flappy

Platform: FM-7, MSX, Famicom, PC-6001, PC-8801, Sharp X1

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: dB-Soft

James Bond 007

James Bond 007

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Sega SG-1000

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Parker Brothers

history

Who was the US President on April 17, 1983?

On April 17, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1983?

On April 17, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1983?

On April 17, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 1983?

April 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Sunday April 17, 1983