Wednesday January 12, 1983: on this day

January 12, 1983 was the 12th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 12, 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 January 12, 1983, who was born and died on January 12, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Under by Men At Work), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Family Tree) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1983?


January 12, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1983 can also be written as 1/12/1983 in the US and as 12/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

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January 12, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1983:

  • Ncaa creates the football kickoff classic to begin in august.
  • Brooks robinson and juan marichal elected to baseball hall of fame.

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January 12, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 12, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 1983 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 January 12, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 04:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Who was born on January 12, 1983?


Famous people born on January 12, 1983:

  • Iniko Uwais

    Successful entrepreneur in the tech industry.

  • Aryn Wright-Thompson

    Aryn Wright-Thompson is an actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Simba Marumo

    South African footballer who played as a midfielder.

  • Styliani Kaltsidou

    Greek basketball player.

  • Miho Tanaka

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Yoshiaki Fujita
  • Chad Greenway
  • Simon Ax
  • Tomas Mikuckis
  • Masakatsu Sawa
  • Lucas Mareque
  • Marcos Ayerza
  • Bryan Bergougnoux
  • Silvia Ceccon
  • Chris Chester

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 3 months old,

or 495 months and 13 days old,

or 2154 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15079 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 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 January 12, 1983?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1983.

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January 12, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1983:

  • Nikolai Podgorny

    Ukrainian engineer and politician (b. 1903).

  • Rebop Kwaku Baah

    Ghanaian percussionist (born 1944).

  • Albano Luisetto
  • Nikolaj Viktorovič Podgornyj

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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January 12, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1983:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Under
  2. - The Girl Is Mine
  3. - Dirty Laundry
  4. - Maneater youtube
  5. - Sexual Healing

January 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Save Your Love
  4. - A Winter's Tale
  5. - Electric Avenue

January 12, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1983 was The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 12, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Girl Is Mine
  2. - Put It In A Magazine
  3. - Sexual Healing
  4. - Truly youtube
  5. - Are You Serious

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January 12, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Lianna

Lianna

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Sayles

Starring: Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson

Independence Day

Independence Day

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Robert Mandel

Starring: Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Frances Sternhagen, Cliff De Young

Zeder

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

Hercules

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

January 12, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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 Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Frontline

Frontline

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Starring: Will Lyman

Country: United States of America

Mama's Family

Mama's Family

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

January 12, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Having It All by Helen Gurley Brown

Having It All

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You can have it all: Love Success Sex Money... Even if you're just starting Wi, by Brown, Helen Gurley

When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

By:

Harold Kushner's 3-year-old son was diagnosed by a degenerative condition and told he would not live to his teens. This left him with one of the most difficult questions in life:

The Parsifal Mosaic by Robert Ludlum

The Parsifal Mosaic

By:

Michael Havelock watched as his lover and double agent Jenna Karas were efficiently killed by his own agency.

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

By:

Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Pearson, Durk, and Sandy Shaw

Growing Up by Russell Baker

Growing Up

By:

This Pulitzer Prize-winner "is the saddest, most funny, most tragical, and yet the best picture of coming to age in the U.S.A. during the Depresson years, World War II."

January 12, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 12, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Epidemic!

Epidemic!

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Strategy Game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

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Game box front cover art

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: 2D overhead shooter

Publisher: Parker Brothers

Bun Fun

Bun Fun

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Squirrel

Felix and the Fruit Monsters

Felix and the Fruit Monsters

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Micro Power

Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein's Monster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Data Age

history

Who was the US President on January 12, 1983?

On January 12, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1983?

On January 12, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1983?

On January 12, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. 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 January 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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 January 1983?

January 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Wednesday January 12, 1983