What happened on Saturday January 01, 1983?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1983:

• ARPANET Transitions to TCP/IP, Birth of the Internet The ARPANET officially adopts TCP/IP protocols, effectively creating the foundational infrastructure of the modern Internet, revolutionizing global communication and information exchange.
• First U.S. Commercial Cellular Mobile Phone Call Martin Cooper of Motorola makes the first commercial cellular mobile phone call in New York City, marking a pivotal moment in telecommunications technology.
• Penn State Wins Sugar Bowl Pennsylvania State University defeats the University of Georgia 27-23 in the Sugar Bowl, claiming the college football national championship in a thrilling match.
• World Communications Year Begins The United Nations launches World Communications Year, aimed at promoting global communication and understanding across different cultures and nations.
• UCLA Triumphs in Rose Bowl UCLA defeats Michigan 24-14 in the 69th Rose Bowl, showcasing their collegiate football prowess.
• Hearts of Space Debuts on National Radio The innovative 'Hearts of Space' radio program begins its national syndication on U.S. National Public Radio, introducing ambient and atmospheric music to a broader audience.

Events in 1983

January 01, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1983

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1983

January 01, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 1st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1983 can also be written as 1/1/1983 in the US and as 1/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1983:

• Melaine Walker

  Jamaican Olympic hurdler who specialized in 400-meter hurdles and won multiple international medals.

• Park Sung-Hyun

  South Korean Olympic archer known for exceptional skill and international achievements.

• Corinne Coman
• Dana DeLorenzo

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1983:

• Giorgio Turin

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
3. Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
4. Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
5. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)

January 01, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1983 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
4. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
5. Howard Jones - What Is Love

January 01, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
2. Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
3. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
4. Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
5. Shannon - Let The Music Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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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 01, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 07:23 pm and setting at 10:07 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1983

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Someone born on January 01, 1983 is:

42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 23 days old,

or 2212 weeks

or 15484 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1983?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1983.

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