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see horoscope and birth chart for May 11, 1983What happened on Wednesday, May 11, 1983?
About May 11th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 11, 1983, Aberdeen FC secured a historic victory in the European Cup Winners' Cup by defeating Real Madrid 2-1 in Gothenburg, Sweden. This win marked a significant achievement for Scottish football, as it was the first time a Scottish club had triumphed in a major European competition since the European Cup was established. The match is remembered for its dramatic moments and the impact it had on Aberdeen's legacy in European football.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 1983 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Beat It by Michael Jackson
- #1 UK song: True by Spandau Ballet
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- May 11, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 11, 1983?
- Who was born on May 11, 1983?
- May 11, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 11, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 11, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 11, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 11, 1983?
- Back in 1983
May 11, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 1983:
- Aberdeen FC wins the European Cup Winners' Cup On May 11, 1983, Aberdeen FC secured a historic victory in the European Cup Winners' Cup by defeating Real Madrid 2-1 in Gothenburg, Sweden. This win marked a significant achievement for Scottish football, as it was the first time a Scottish club had triumphed in a major European competition since the European Cup was established. The match is remembered for its dramatic moments and the impact it had on Aberdeen's legacy in European football. source: bbc.com
- Comet IRAS–Araki–Alcock's close approach to Earth On May 11, 1983, Comet IRAS–Araki–Alcock (C/1983 H1) made its closest known approach to Earth, passing at a distance of approximately 0.0312 AU (4.67 million kilometers). Discovered by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and amateur astronomers George Alcock and Genichi Araki, the comet became visible to the naked eye, appearing as a bright, circular cloud about the size of the full moon. This event marked the closest cometary approach to Earth in 200 years, surpassed only by Lexell's Comet in 1770. source: jpl.nasa.gov
- Holly Valance born on May 11, 1983 Holly Valance, an Australian actress and singer, was born on May 11, 1983, in Melbourne, Australia. She gained fame for her role as Felicity Scully on the television series 'Neighbours' and later pursued a successful music career. Valance is known for her hit singles and has appeared in various films and television shows. source: britannica.com
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What day of the week was May 11, 1983?
May 11, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 11, 1983 can also be written as 5/11/1983 in the US and as 11/5/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 11, 1983?
Famous people born on May 11, 1983:
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Holly ValanceHolly Valance is an Australian actress, singer, and model best known for her role as Felicity Scully on the Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' and for her hit single 'Kiss Kiss.' [bio]
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Hanna VerboomHanna Verboom is a Dutch actress who has appeared in various Dutch films and television productions.
May 11, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 11, 1983:
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Zenna HendersonPioneering American science fiction writer who broke gender barriers by publishing under her own name.
May 11, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 11, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
- Men At Work - Overkill
- Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
May 11, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
- Spandau Ballet - True
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Heaven 17 - Temptation
- The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
- Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight
May 11, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1983 was Candy Girl by New Edition, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
- George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
May 11, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.
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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 11, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 11, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1983 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 08:02 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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Someone born on May 11, 1983 is:
43 years 2 months old,
or 518 months and 13 days old,
or 2254 weeks and 2 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1983?
There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 11th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1983.
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The soundtrack around May 11, 1983 included “Beat It” by Michael Jackson, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 11, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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