What happened on Wednesday October 12, 1983?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1983:

• Tanaka Kakuei Lockheed Bribery Conviction Japan's former Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei was found guilty of accepting a $2 million bribe from the Lockheed Corporation, resulting in a four-year prison sentence. This landmark case exposed significant corruption at the highest levels of Japanese political leadership and highlighted issues of corporate misconduct in international business dealings.
• Grenada Military Coup A significant political upheaval in Grenada where Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and 40 other individuals were assassinated during a military coup. This event marked a critical moment in Grenadian political history, leading to international intervention and dramatic political changes in the Caribbean nation.

Events in 1983

October 12, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1983

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1983

October 12, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 285th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1983 can also be written as 10/12/1983 in the US and as 12/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1983:

• Katie Piper

  Renowned British activist and television presenter who survived an acid attack and became a powerful advocate for survivors of violence,...

• Harmony Rose
• Emma Greenwood

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on October 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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. Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1983 was Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 10:46 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 12, 1983

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Someone born on October 12, 1983 is:

41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 2 days old,

or 2170 weeks

or 15190 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1983?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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