Sunday October 23, 1983: on this day
About October 23rd, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: 14th NYC Marathon won by Rod Dixon in 2:08:59
- Day of the week: October 23rd, 1983 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Emilia Clarke, Ryan Reynolds
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler
- #1 UK song: Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
- Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento
More about October 23rd, 1983? See below for more news and curiosities on October 23rd, 1983.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 23, 1983?
- October 23, 1983: What happened on that day?
- October 23, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 23, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 23, 1983?
- How old is someone born on October 23, 1983?
- October 23, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- October 23, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- October 23, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 23, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 23, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 23, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 23, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on October 23, 1983?
What day of the week was October 23, 1983?
October 23, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 296th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 23, 1983 can also be written as 10/23/1983 in the US and as 23/10/1983 in UK and Europe.
October 23, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 23, 1983:
- 14th nyc marathon won by rod dixon in 2:08:59
- 400,000 demonstrate in brussels, against cruise missile
- Suicide terrorist truck bomb kills 243 us personnel in beirut
- Simultaneous suicide truck-bombings destroy both the french and the united states marine corps barracks in beirut, lebanon, killing 241 us servicemen, 58 french paratroopers and six lebanese civilians.
- Lebanese civil war: the u.s. marines corps barracks in beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 u.s. military personnel. a french army barracks in lebanon is also hit that same morning, killing 58 troops.
October 23, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 23, 1983: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - New York Jets : 27 - 21
- Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 6
- Cleveland Browns - Cincinnati Bengals : 21 - 28
- Detroit Lions - Washington Redskins : 17 - 38
- Kansas City Chiefs - Houston Oilers : 13 - 10
October 23, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 23, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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October 23, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 23, 1983 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 October 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 10:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1983.
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Who was born on October 23, 1983?
Famous people born on October 23, 1983:
- Sayaka Isoyama
Japanese actress and model.
- Jt Foxx
Jt Foxx is a successful entrepreneur known for his coaching and business seminars.
- Filippos Darlas
Greek footballer.
- Valentin Demyanenko
Ukrainian-born azerbaijani canoeist.
- Goldie Harvey
Nigerian singer-songwriter (d. 2013).
- Josh Strickland
American singer and actor.
- Matt Shultz
Rock singer.
- Justin Medlock
- Jason Cunliffe
- Li Furong
- Ianis Zicu
- Tomasz Chmielewski
- Daniele Ronda
Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:
- Emilia Clarke
Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.
- Ryan Reynolds
Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.
- Johnny Carson
American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.
- Nancy Grace
Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...
- Amandla Stenberg
Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.
- Michael Crichton
American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.
- Dwight Yoakam
American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.
- Diana Dors
British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.
- Sam Raimi
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Jennie Lee
American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.
How old is someone born on October 23, 1983?
Someone born on October 23, 1983 is:
40 years 6 months old,
or 486 months and 28 days old,
or 2117 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14821 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 1983?
There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 23, 1983.
October 23, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 23, 1983:
- Jessica Savitch
Jessica Savitch was an American television news reporter and anchor who worked for NBC News.
- Tamara Shayne
Jolson story, actress, dies at 80 from a heart attack.
- Luciano Cirri
What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?
Famous deaths on October 23rd:
- Lino Ventura
Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.
- Oskar Werner
A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.
- Linden Travers
British actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Susan Peters
Spokane, washington -- actress.
- Robert Lansing
Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.
- Lou Jacobi
Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).
- Khrystian Dior
Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.
- Paullette Bourgeois
Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.
- Mayling Soong
Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.
- Théophile Gautier
A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.
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October 23, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 23, 1983:
- Chemistry: Mole Day
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
- Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
- Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
- French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
October 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 23, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
October 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
October 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 23, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
October 23, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 23, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 23, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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:
October 23, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 23, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
October 23, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 23, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on October 23, 1983?
On October 23, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1983?
On October 23, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 23, 1983?
On October 23, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 23rd?
October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. 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 October 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
- 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.
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 October 1983?
October 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.