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May 05, 1983 was the 125th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 05, 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 May 05, 1983, who was born and died on May 05, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Beat It by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Breathless, directed by Jim McBride), TV series (e.g. The Time Of Your Life) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 05, 1983?
- May 05, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 05, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 05, 1983?
- May 05, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 05, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 05, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 05, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 05, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 05, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 05, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 05, 1983?
What day of the week was May 05, 1983?
May 05, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 1983:
- Bruins 5-isles 1-wales conference championship-isles hold 3-2 lead
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
May 05, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 05, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 05, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 1983 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 May 05, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 01:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1983.
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Who was born on May 05, 1983?
Famous people born on May 05, 1983:
![Henry Cavill]()
Henry CavillBritish actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.
- Collan Silva
Renowned Brazilian soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
- Quinne Porter
Former professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Karn Patel
Karn Patel is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the fintech company Stripe.
- Vayden Tanaka
Vayden Tanaka is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet of...
- Annie Villeneuve
Canadian singer-songwriter.
- Aubrianne Morales
Aubrianne Morales is a Mexican geologist who studies the formation and evolution of the Earth's crust and its mineral resources.
- Alejandro Cremades
Co-founder of Onevest, an online venture capital platform, and author of The Art of Startup Fundraising.
- Deuce Lutui
Former NFL player who transitioned into entrepreneurship.
- Omar Soliman
Co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, a successful junk removal and moving company.
- James Anyon
English cricketer.
- Mabel Gay
Cuban triple jumper.
- Scott Ware
American football player.
- Kōta Ogi
- Joseph Nwafor
- Jason Brown
- Marc Hérold Gracien
Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:
![Michael Palin]()
Michael PalinBritish actor, comedian, and writer.
![Chris Brown]()
Chris BrownAmerican actor, singer, and dancer.
![Virginie Efira]()
Virginie EfiraBelgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.
![Vincent Kartheiser]()
Vincent KartheiserVincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.
![Tyrone Power]()
Tyrone PowerAmerican actor of third generation.
![Lance Henriksen]()
Lance HenriksenLance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.
![Craig David]()
Craig DavidCraig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.
![Will Arnett]()
Will ArnettWill arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.
![Danielle Fishel]()
Danielle FishelDanielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.
![John Rhys-Davies]()
John Rhys-DaviesJohn rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.
May 05, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 11 days old,
or 2136 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14957 days old,
if you were born on May 05, 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 May 05, 1983?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 05, 1983.
May 05, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 1983:
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
- Horst Schumann
German ss officer and physician (d. 1983).
- Étienne Lamotte
- Richard Hofmann
- Josef Čapek
- Anton Buttigieg
What famous deaths happened on May 5th?
Famous deaths on May 5th:
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Dana Wynter]()
Dana WynterActress german-english (d. 2011).
![Elisabeth Fraser]()
Elisabeth FraserAmerican television, film and stage actress (born 1920).
![Albert Dekker]()
Albert DekkerDeaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.
- Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Former President of Nigeria and a trained scientist.
- Rudolf Schön
Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.
- Chanceler
Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.
- Marri Shaw
Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.
- Mihail Botvinnik
Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.
- Garl Kasell
Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...
May 05, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 05, 1983:
- Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
- Euthymios the Wonderworker
- Barlaam of Serpukhov
- Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
- Eulogios the Confessor
- New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
- Albania: Martyrs' Day.
- Great Martyr Irene
- Roly Poly of Georgia.
- Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).
Observances on May 05, 1983:
- Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
- World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 05, 1983:
- Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
- Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
- Saint Britto
- Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
- Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
- Saint Nicetius
- Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
- Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
- Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
May 05, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 05, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 05, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
- After The Fire - Der Kommissar
May 05, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 05, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Spandau Ballet - True
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Heaven 17 - Temptation
- The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
- Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight
May 05, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 05, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 05, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
- Champaign - Try Again
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- The Whispers - Tonight
- New Edition - Candy Girl
May 05, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 05, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Breathless
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim McBride
Starring: Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky, Art Metrano, John P. Ryan
Country: United States of America
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
Mausoleum
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Michael Dugan
Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Bobbie Bresee, Norman Burton, Maurice Sherbanee
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
May 05, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 05, 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 Time of Your Life
Release year: 1983
Directed by: H.C. Potter
Dream House
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Miyuki
Release year: 1983
Directed by: LLC RSquaredFilms
Gun Shy
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Simon West
Just Another Day
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Peter Spirer
May 05, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 05, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
In Search Of Excellence
By: Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr
In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.
The Little Drummer Girl
By: John le Carre
The New York Times bestseller of A Delicate Truth, and Our Kind of Traitor, Ewan McGregor will star in the major motion picture. "You want the lion to catch you first tie the goat."
The Love You Make
By: Peter Brown and Steven Gaines
This is the bestseller national that Newsday called "the most authoritative, candid and honest look yet at the personal lives...of this often-scrutinized"
White Gold Wielder
By: Stephen R. Donaldson
Thomas Covenant understood that, despite his failure at the Isle of The One Tree he needed to return to The Land to fight.
The Valley Of Horses
By: Jean M. Auel
This extraordinary journey into the distant past takes us back to the amazing mysteries of The Clan of the Cave Bear's exotic, primeval world, and to Ayla now a young, brave woman.
May 05, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 05, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mega Zone
Bear Bovver
Door Door
Chequered Flag
Beamrider
Who was the US President on May 05, 1983?
On May 05, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1983?
On May 05, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 05, 1983?
On May 05, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 5th?
May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. 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 May 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
- 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
- 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.
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 May 1983?
May 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
