What happened on Sunday February 06, 1983?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1983:

• Klaus Barbie Charged with War Crimes Klaus Barbie, the notorious Nazi Gestapo officer known as the 'Butcher of Lyon', was officially charged with war crimes in France, marking a significant moment in post-World War II justice.
• Elizabeth Dole: First Female Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole made history by being sworn in as the first female United States Secretary of Transportation, breaking gender barriers in high-level government leadership roles.
• Shergar Horse Kidnapping The famous thoroughbred racehorse Shergar was kidnapped in an armed robbery. Kidnappers demanded a £2 million ransom, but communication broke down, and the horse was never returned, becoming one of the most mysterious horse theft cases in history.
• Eric Peters Sets Transatlantic Sailboat Record Eric Peters completed an extraordinary transatlantic voyage, sailing from the Canary Islands to Guadeloupe in just 46 days using an incredibly small 5'8" barrel, setting a remarkable record for the smallest craft to cross the Atlantic.
• 13th NFL Pro Bowl The National Football League's 13th Pro Bowl featured a close match where the NFC defeated the AFC 20-19. Dan Fouts of the San Diego Chargers and John Jefferson of the Green Bay Packers were named MVPs.
• Nancy Lopez Wins LPGA Golf Classic Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secured victory at the Elizabeth Arden Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as a prominent female golfer in the early 1980s.
• 35th NHL All-Star Game The 35th National Hockey League All-Star Game saw the Campbell Conference defeating the Wales Conference 9-3. Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers was named the Most Valuable Player.
• Sreesanth: Indian Cricket Player Birth Sreesanth, an Indian cricket player, was noted on this date. He would later become a notable fast bowler in Indian cricket, known for his aggressive playing style.
• José Cuervo Song Release Shelly West released the song 'José Cuervo', which became a Billboard Song of the Year in 1983, highlighting the popular country music scene of the early 1980s.

Events in 1983

February 06, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1983

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1983

February 06, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 37th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1983 can also be written as 2/6/1983 in the US and as 6/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1983 in February 1983 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1983:

• Melrose Bickerstaff

  American fashion designer and model with moderate industry recognition.

• S. Sreesanth

  Indian professional cricketer known for his bowling skills and controversial career.

• Jamie Whincup

  Prominent Australian racing car driver with significant achievements in motorsports.

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on February 6th

February 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1983 was Africa by Toto, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Toto - Africa
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
4. Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
5. Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon

February 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
4. The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
5. Tears For Fears - Change

February 06, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1983 was Outstanding by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. The Gap Band - Outstanding
2. Evelyn King - Betcha She Don't Love You
3. Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Chaka Khan - Got To Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 06, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 February 06, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 12:46 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 06, 1983

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Someone born on February 06, 1983 is:

42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 7 days old,

or 2205 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15437 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1983?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 06, 1983.

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