Saturday January 01, 1983: on this day

January 01, 1983 was the 1st day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 01, 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 January 01, 1983, who was born and died on January 01, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Blue Thunder, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. Fynbos) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 01, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1983:

  • World communications year begins
  • The arpanet officially changes to using tcp/ip, the internet protocol, effectively creating the internet.
  • Pga inaugurates all-exempt tour.

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January 01, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 01, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 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 1st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1983 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on January 01, 1983?


Famous people born on January 01, 1983:

  • Zi Zhao

    Chinese-American journalist known for her work at CNN.

  • Nimo Patel

    Nimo Patel is an Indian-American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online payment platform Paytm.

  • Ketty Nivyabandi

    Renowned poet known for her powerful and moving works.

  • Antwonette Carroll

    Founder of CreativeMornings.

  • Jessica McKellar

    Prominent figure in the Python community.

  • Jennifer Fleiss

    Co-founder of Rent the Runway.

  • Ceciley McMillan

    Known for her activism in social justice causes.

  • Sneijder Meireles

    Portuguese musician known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Awesome Kong

    Professional wrestler turned successful entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry.

  • Kayvan Khalatbari

    Successful entrepreneur known for his ventures in the cannabis industry.

  • Xachary Drucker

    Transgender artist and writer known for her memoir 'She Gone Rogue'.

  • Justin Rosenstein

    Co-creator of Markdown language.

  • Shadrack Boakye

    Contemporary painter known for vibrant and expressive works.

  • Nicole Kornher-Stace

    Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Nicole Shanahan

    Nicole Shanahan is an American entrepreneur and lawyer who founded the legal technology company ClearAccessIP.

  • Antoinette Jadaone

    Antoinette Jadaone is a Filipino filmmaker, screenwriter, and director, known for her romantic comedy films.

  • Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis

    Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis is an American entrepreneur and educator who founded Classes4Classes, a nonprofit organization that connects...

  • Maryse Meijer

    American writer acclaimed for her dark and provocative short stories and novels.

  • Vidit Bhargava

    Vidit Bhargava is the co-founder and CEO of LetsVenture, an online platform for startup investments.

  • Melaine Walker

    Jamaican hurdler.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 28 days old,

or 2151 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15063 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 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 January 01, 1983?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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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January 01, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1983:

  • Ihor Kostetskyi

    Ihor Kostetskyi was a prominent Ukrainian poet and translator who made significant contributions to Ukrainian literature.

  • Yashar Nabi

    Prominent Azerbaijani poet known for his lyrical and romantic poetry.

  • Batu Tatar

    Soviet mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

  • Cottrell Burland

    British author known for his works on mythology and folklore.

  • Varvara Bubnova

    A Russian painter and graphic artist who was associated with the Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) movement and known for her landscapes and...

  • Italo Zingarelli

    Italo Zingarelli was an Italian lexicographer and the editor-in-chief of the Zingarelli dictionary, one of the most authoritative Italian...

  • Einer Nerman

    Einer Nerman was a Swedish illustrator and graphic designer known for his book illustrations.

  • Starling Dodd

    Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Alpha A. Fowler

    Alpha A. Fowler was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics.

  • Bienvenida Buck

    Spanish painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Alyce Crosby

    Alyce Crosby was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic Hollywood films.

  • Ettie Steinberg

    Ettie Steinberg was a prominent Australian feminist and social activist.

  • Flossie Bailey

    Flossie Bailey was a pioneering African American politician.

  • Jettie G. Williams

    Jettie G. Williams was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Musa Cemil Candaş

    Turkish author known for his contributions to Turkish literature.

  • Doug Wright

    Canadian playwright known for his play 'The Pink Floyd'.

  • Alfreda Babinska

    Polish author known for her contributions to children's literature.

  • Amal Donqol

    Renowned poet known for his contributions to Arabic literature.

  • Chesley V. Morton

    Chesley V. Morton was a politician who served in various government positions.

  • Germain Guenin

    French author known for his works on spirituality.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

January 01, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say Say Say
  2. - Say It Isn't So
  3. - Union Of The Snake
  4. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  5. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube

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.

January 01, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pipes Of Peace
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - The Power Of Love
  4. - Relax
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

January 01, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Time Will Reveal
  2. - Say Say Say
  3. - Joanna
  4. - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
  5. - Let The Music Play

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January 01, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue Thunder

Blue Thunder

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern

Country: United States of America

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Zeder

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

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

Warrior of the Lost World

Warrior of the Lost World

Release year: 1983

Directed by: David Worth

Starring: Robert Ginty, Persis Khambatta, Donald Pleasence, Fred Williamson

January 01, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Fynbos

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

Just Our Luck

Just Our Luck

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Crystal Ellis

January 01, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Saga Of Baby Divine by Bette Midler

The Saga Of Baby Divine

By:

A hilarious, inspiring and upbeat tale about The Truth comes from the wild imagination of Divine Miss M.

Megatrends by John Naisbitt

Megatrends

By:

Megatrends: 10 New Directions that Transform Our Lives

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco

The Name Of The Rose

By:

Umberto Eco's debut novel was a sensation. It won the Premio Strega award and the Prix Medicis Etranger award. The year is 1327. Brother William of Baskerville arrives at the scene to investigate the allegations of heresy among Franciscans living …

While Reagan Slept by Art Buchwald

While Reagan Slept

By:

The Washington humorist and columnist, Ronald Reagan is captured in this portrait. He is asleep while the Washington columnist examines him.

Poland by James A. Michener

Poland

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This novel by James A. Michener tells the story of eight turbulent centuries in which three Polish families have to live their lives. The Counts Lubonski and the Bukowksi petty nobles are sometimes fiercely united while others are tragically divided.

January 01, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Infidel

Infidel

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

Deathchase

Deathchase

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Racing, shoot-em-up

Publisher: Micromega (UK), Ventamatic (Spain)

Chuckie Egg

Chuckie Egg

Platform: BBC Micro ZX Spectrum Dragon 32/64 Acorn Electron Commodore 64 MSX Tatung Einstein Amstrad CPC Atari 8-bit family Commodore Amiga Atari ST IBM PC compatible Mobile Phone

Genre: Arcade game

Publisher: A&F Software Pick & Choose

Maziacs

Maziacs

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Action adventure game

Publisher: dk'tronics

Killer Kong

Killer Kong

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Blaby Computer Games

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1983?

On January 01, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1983?

On January 01, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1983?

On January 01, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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.

Discover how January 1983 calendar looked like.

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