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see horoscope and birth chart for December 09, 1983What happened on Friday, December 9, 1983?
About December 9th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 9, 1983, the Australian government announced that the Australian dollar would float freely against other currencies. This decision was part of broader economic reforms aimed at improving the country's economic stability and competitiveness. The move marked a significant shift in Australia's monetary policy, allowing market forces to determine the currency's value.
- Day of the week: December 9th, 1983 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Say Say Say by Paul McCartney
- #1 UK song: Only You by The Flying Pickets
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- December 09, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 09, 1983?
- Who was born on December 09, 1983?
- December 09, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- December 09, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 09, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 09, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 09, 1983?
- Back in 1983
December 09, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 09, 1983:
- Australian dollar floats freely after economic reforms On December 9, 1983, the Australian government announced that the Australian dollar would float freely against other currencies. This decision was part of broader economic reforms aimed at improving the country's economic stability and competitiveness. The move marked a significant shift in Australia's monetary policy, allowing market forces to determine the currency's value. source: brookings.edu
- Edwin Meese's controversial remarks on hunger in America In December 1983, White House counselor Edwin Meese III sparked controversy by stating he had seen no "authoritative" evidence of hungry children in America and suggested some people visit soup kitchens because "the food is free and that's easier than paying for it." These comments drew criticism from Democratic leaders and social welfare activists, who labeled them "disgraceful" and "mean-spirited." Meese later offered a tongue-in-cheek defense of his remarks, comparing himself to Ebenezer Scrooge. source: washingtonpost.com
December 09, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 09, 1983?
December 09, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 09, 1983 can also be written as 12/9/1983 in the US and as 9/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 09, 1983?
Famous people born on December 09, 1983:
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Jolene PurdyAmerican actress known for her roles in television series like 'Glee' and 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'.
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December 09, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 09, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 09, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
- Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
- Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield
December 09, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1983 was Only You by The Flying Pickets, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
- The Flying Pickets - Only You
- Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
- Slade - My Oh My
- Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
- The Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
December 09, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
- Debarge - Time Will Reveal
- Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight
- The S.O.S. Band - Tell Me If You Still Care
December 09, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 09, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 09, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 09, 1983 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 10:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1983.
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Someone born on December 09, 1983 is:
42 years 7 months old,
or 511 months and 14 days old,
or 2223 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15567 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1983?
There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 9th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 09, 1983.
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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 9, 1983, a 1983 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 9, 1983 includes Australian dollar floats freely after economic reforms, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 9, 1983 included “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 9, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 9, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jolene Purdy, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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