Sunday April 24, 1983: on this day

April 24, 1983 was the 114th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 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 April 24, 1983, who was born and died on April 24, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners), movies (e.g. The Hunger, directed by Tony Scott), 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 24th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1983?


April 24, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 114th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1983 can also be written as 4/24/1983 in the US and as 24/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1983 in April 1983 calendar

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April 24, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1983:

April 24, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 24, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 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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April 24, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 24, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

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 24, 1983?


Famous people born on April 24, 1983:

  • Alexis Ohanian

    Co-founder of Reddit and Initialized Capital.

  • Hanna Melnychenko

    Ukrainian heptathlete.

  • Iman

    Princess iman bint al hussein of jordan.

  • Princess Iman

    Bint al hussein, jordan.

  • Will Champlin

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Daniela Hantuchova

    Athlete.

  • Xetaq Qazyumov
  • Eros Schiavon
  • Arim Solares
  • Cyril Théréau
  • Matthew Winstanley
  • Naoki Yuasa
  • Iman bint al-Husayn
  • Radosław Cierzniak
  • José Carlos Ferreira Filho
  • Javier Jattin
  • Abderrahman Kabous
  • Hanna Kas'janova

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 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 2 days old,

or 14940 days old,

if you were born on April 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 April 24, 1983?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on April 24, 1983:

  • Rolf Stommelen

    German racing driver (b. 1943).

  • Erol Güngör

    Turkish sociologist, psychologist, and academic (b. 1938).

  • Jimmy Mundy
  • Iván Yampolski

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Sathya Sai Baba

    Indian guru, spiritual figure (born 1926).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 24th

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


Holidays on April 24, 1983:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1983:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1983:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1983 was Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. 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 24, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on April 24, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Atomic Dog
  2. - Billie Jean youtube
  3. - Try Again
  4. - Tonight
  5. - I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)

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

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

The Hunger

The Hunger

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young

Country: United States of America

Valley Girl

Valley Girl

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Martha Coolidge

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Michael Bowen

Country: United States of America

The Ballad of Narayama

The Ballad of Narayama

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Shôhei Imamura

Starring: Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Tonpei Hidari, Aki Takejô

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jack Clayton

Starring: Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Royal Dano

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

The most popular TV Series on April 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:

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

The bestselling books on April 24, 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

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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.

Ellis Island by Fred Mustard Stewart

Ellis Island

By:

The story of five young immigrants from different backgrounds who pass through the gate to a strange new land at the dawning of a new century is the epic tale of this novel.

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

By:

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 …

Working Out by Charles Hix

Working Out

By:

Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.

Ancient Evenings by Norman Mailer

Ancient Evenings

By:

Norman Mailer's brilliantly rich and deeply evocative novel about ancient Egypt gives life to the characters of an era gone by: Queen Nefertiti, the eighteenth-dynasty Pharaoh Rameses; Menenhetet their creature.

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

The most popular videogames on April 24, 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]

Marvin's Maze

Marvin's Maze

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: SNK

Epidemic!

Epidemic!

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Strategy Game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Firebirds

Firebirds

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Softek

3-Demon

3-Demon

Platform: DOS

Genre: Adventure

history

Who was the US President on April 24, 1983?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1983?

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

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What is special about April 24th?

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

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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.

Discover how April 1983 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 24, 1983