Tuesday January 18, 1983: on this day

About January 18th, 1983, in brief:

  • Historical events: The International Olympic Committee restores Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals to his family.
  • Day of the week: January 18th, 1983 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Takeshi Kitano, Jason Segel
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Down Under by Men At Work
  • #1 UK song: You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

More about January 18th, 1983? See below for more news and curiosities on January 18th, 1983.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1983?


January 18, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1983 can also be written as 1/18/1983 in the US and as 18/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

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January 18, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1983:

  • The international olympic committee restores jim thorpe's olympic medals to his family.

January 18, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 18, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 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 January 18th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

29%

The moon phase on January 18, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:58 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Who was born on January 18, 1983?


Famous people born on January 18, 1983:

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Amir Blumenfeld
    Amir Blumenfeld

    Israeli-american comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Jermaine Jenas

    Former professional footballer turned sports journalist, providing insightful analysis on matches.

  • Jamar Neighbors

    Jamar Neighbors is a stand-up comedian and actor recognized for his performances in various comedy shows.

  • Katie White

    English singer-songwriter ("the ting tings").

  • Brianna Pruett

    American poet-singer and painter (d.2015).

  • Hamdi Kasraoui
  • Duaij Naser
  • Mahir Sağlık
  • Pierre Ibarra
  • Igor Janik
  • Jeong Yu-mi
  • Ludovic Castard
  • Ding Jianhong
  • SYML
  • Ghostpoet
  • Graziane de Jesus Coelho

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

  • John Boorman
    John Boorman

    Producer / dir (exorcist ii, deliverance, zardoz).

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How old is someone born on January 18, 1983?


Someone born on January 18, 1983 is:

41 years 4 months old,

or 496 months and 5 days old,

or 2157 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15101 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1983?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1983.

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January 18, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1983:

  • Tristram Hillier

    British painter known for his surrealist and abstract works.

  • Kathleen Shaw
  • Charlie Mathys
  • Arturo Umberto Illia

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1983:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 18, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Under
  2. - The Girl Is Mine
  3. - Dirty Laundry
  4. - Sexual Healing
  5. - Africa youtube

January 18, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 18, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Save Your Love
  4. - A Winter's Tale
  5. - Electric Avenue

January 18, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1983 was The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 18, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Girl Is Mine
  2. - Put It In A Magazine
  3. - Are You Serious
  4. - Sexual Healing
  5. - Got To Be There

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January 18, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

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

Hercules

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli

Country: Italy

Lianna

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Sayles

Starring: Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson

Independence Day

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Robert Mandel

Starring: Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Frances Sternhagen, Cliff De Young

January 18, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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 Hard Word

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

The A-Team

The A-Team

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

January 18, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Crossings by Danielle Steel

Crossings

By:

The majestic Normandie sails across the Atlantic, despite rumors of war.

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.

Second Heaven by Judith Guest

Second Heaven

By:

Divorced father of two Michael Atwood joins Cat Holzman as a divorcee to help Gale Murray. Gale Murray is a troubled teenager trapped by his parents and the law.

Growing Up by Russell Baker

Growing Up

By:

This Pulitzer Prize-winner "is the saddest, most funny, most tragical, and yet the best picture of coming to age in the U.S.A. during the Depresson years, World War II."

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery by Femmy DeLyser

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery

By:

Fonda's personal trainer, DeLyser (pre-birth of Troy in 1973), later joined Jane's Workout studios as a teacher of breathing exercises for pregnant women.

January 18, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crystals of Zong

Crystals of Zong

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Forbidden Forest

Forbidden Forest

Platform: Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Action

Publisher: Cosmi Corporation

Guzzler

Guzzler

Platform: Arcade (original) Commodore 16/Plus 4, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, SG-1000

Genre: Maze

Publisher: JP Tehkan Ltd.; NA Centuri

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

Flappy

Flappy

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

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: dB-Soft

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1983?

On January 18, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1983?

On January 18, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1983?

On January 18, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 January 1983?

January 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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