What happened on Monday, April 4, 1983?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1983:

• NASA Space Shuttle STS-6 mission milestone On April 4, 1983, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Challenger on its maiden flight, STS-6. The mission's primary objectives included deploying the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-1) and conducting the first extravehicular activity (EVA) of the Space Shuttle program. The crew consisted of Commander Paul J. Weitz, Pilot Karol J. Bobko, and Mission Specialists Donald H. Peterson and F. Story Musgrave. source: nasa.gov
• The Brink's-Mat robbery: a major cash heist in British history On April 4, 1983, the Brink's-Mat robbery occurred at the Heathrow International Trading Estate, where £26 million worth of gold bullion, diamonds, and cash were stolen. This heist is one of the largest in British history and had significant implications for organized crime in the UK. The robbery led to a series of murders and investigations that revealed deep connections between the criminal underworld and legitimate businesses. source: bbc.com
• NC State's 1983 NCAA Championship Upset Over Houston On April 4, 1983, the North Carolina State Wolfpack, seeded sixth, achieved a 54–52 victory over the top-seeded Houston Cougars in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. The game concluded with a buzzer-beating dunk by Lorenzo Charles, following a missed 30-foot shot by Dereck Whittenburg. This victory is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history. source: ncaa.com
• Space Shuttle Challenger's first mission launched on April 4, 1983 The Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-099) completed its first mission, STS-6, on April 4, 1983. This mission marked the first flight of the Challenger and included the deployment of the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS). The mission lasted for 5 days, 23 hours, and 16 minutes, successfully returning to Earth on April 9, 1983. source: nasa.gov
• Doug Lynch - Canadian Ice Hockey Player Doug Lynch, a professional Canadian ice hockey player, was active during this period, contributing to the sport's rich athletic landscape.

Events in 1983

April 04, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from April 1983

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1983

April 04, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 94th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1983 can also be written as 4/4/1983 in the US and as 4/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1983 in April 1983 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1983:

• Eric André

  Eric André is an American comedian, actor, television host, writer, and producer best known for creating and hosting the Adult Swim comedy series 'The Eric Andre Show.' His surreal and often absurd comedic style has made him a prominent figure in alternative comedy. [bio]

• Amanda Righetti

  Amanda Righetti is an American actress and producer, best known for her roles as Grace Van Pelt on the television series 'The Mentalist' and as Hailey Nichol on 'The O.C.' She has also appeared in notable films such as the 2009 remake of 'Friday the 13th.' [bio]

• Natalie Pike

  Model and actress with Scottish-English background.

• Ben Gordon

  Professional American basketball player who played in the NBA for teams like the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons.

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1983:

• Gloria Swanson

  Gloria Swanson was an American actress and producer best known as one of the most prominent stars of the silent film era and for her iconic comeback role in 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950). She was celebrated for her charisma, dramatic range, and contributions to early Hollywood cinema. [bio]

• Madeleine Fromet

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
2. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
3. Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
4. Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
5. Styx - Mr. Roboto

April 04, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. David Bowie - Let's Dance
2. Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know?
3. Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind
4. JoBoxers - Boxerbeat
5. FR David - Words

April 04, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
2. Lionel Richie - You Are
3. George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
4. Debarge - I Like It
5. Angela Bofill - Too Tough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 10:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 1983.

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Someone born on April 04, 1983 is:

43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 7 days old,

or 2262 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15835 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 04, 1983.

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