What happened on Saturday, October 8, 1983?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1983:

• First NHL Regular Season Overtime Game On October 8, 1983, the New York Islanders defeated the Washington Capitals 8–7 in the first NHL regular-season game decided by overtime. This marked the introduction of a five-minute sudden-death overtime period in the NHL regular season. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Baltimore Orioles clinch AL pennant in 1983 On October 8, 1983, the Baltimore Orioles secured the American League pennant by defeating the Chicago White Sox 3-0 in Game 4 of the ALCS. The game extended into the 10th inning, with the Orioles scoring three runs to clinch the series 3-1 and advance to the World Series. source: mlb.com
• Philadelphia Phillies win 1983 National League Championship Series On October 8, 1983, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League Championship Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 in Game 4 at Veterans Stadium. This victory secured the Phillies' second National League pennant in franchise history, following their first in 1980. The series MVP was Gary Matthews, who contributed significantly to the team's success. source: baseball-reference.com
• Michael Fraser: Scottish Football Goalkeeper Michael Fraser was a professional Scottish football goalkeeper active during the early 1980s.

Events in 1983

October 08, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1983

October 08, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 281st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1983 can also be written as 10/8/1983 in the US and as 8/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1983:

• Travis Pastrana

  Legendary motorsports athlete known for extreme sports achievements in freestyle motocross, rally racing, and as a key figure in the X...

• Casey Messer

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on October 8th

Famous people died on October 08, 1983:

• Joan Hackett

  American actress who gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, known for her roles in films like 'Support Your Local Sheriff' and critically...

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on October 8th

October 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
2. Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
3. The Police - King Of Pain
4. Spandau Ballet - True
5. Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17

October 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
2. Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
3. David Bowie - Modern Love
4. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
5. Howard Jones - New Song

October 08, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Rick James - Cold Blooded
2. Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
3. The Gap Band - Party Train
4. Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You're Number One (In My Book)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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October 08, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 08:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 22, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 1983

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Someone born on October 08, 1983 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 26 days old,

or 2234 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15640 days old,

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There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 08, 1983.

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