Saturday December 31, 1983: on this day
About December 31st, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: Brunei gains complete independence from Britain
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1983 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Say Say Say by Paul McCartney
- #1 UK song: Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney
- Popular movie: Blue Thunder directed by John Badham
More about December 31st, 1983? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1983.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1983?
- December 31, 1983: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1983?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1983?
- December 31, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1983?
What day of the week was December 31, 1983?
December 31, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1983 can also be written as 12/31/1983 in the US and as 31/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1983:
- Brunei gains complete independence from britain
- Jose happart installed as mayor of voeren belgium
- The at&t bell system is broken up by the united states government.
- In nigeria, a coup d'état led by major general muhammadu buhari ends the second nigerian republic.
- Benjamin ward is appointed new york city police department's first ever african american police commissioner.
December 31, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 31, 1983: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 23 - 24
- Seattle Seahawks - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 20
December 31, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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December 31, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1983 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 03:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.
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Who was born on December 31, 1983?
Famous people born on December 31, 1983:
- Jaqueline Carvalho
Volleyball player.
- Jana Veselá
Czech basketball player.
- Sarah Croce
Youtube star.
- Mariana Renata
French-indonesian actress and model.
- Deniz Çakir
- Simon Astier
- Luca Franchini
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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How old is someone born on December 31, 1983?
Someone born on December 31, 1983 is:
40 years 5 months old,
or 485 months and 5 days old,
or 2109 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14767 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1983?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1983.
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December 31, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1983:
- Yoshiye Hara
Yoshiye Hara was a renowned Japanese painter known for her delicate and intricate depictions of traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes.
- Sulo Halonen
Sulo Halonen was a Finnish poet and author who wrote extensively about the Finnish countryside and nature.
- Eustacia Welch
An American poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems.
- Sevim Burak
Turkish author and playwright (b. 1931).
- Frank Link
Actor (burns & schreiber comedy show), dies at 46.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1983:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1983 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
- Howard Jones - What Is Love
December 31, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Debarge - Time Will Reveal
- Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
- Kool & The Gang - Joanna
- Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
- Shannon - Let The Music Play
December 31, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
December 31, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 31, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1983?
On December 31, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1983?
On December 31, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1983?
On December 31, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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 December 1983?
December 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.