What happened on Tuesday December 13, 1983?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1983:

• Harrods Bombing by Provisional IRA A car bomb planted by the Provisional IRA outside Harrods department store in London kills 6 Christmas shoppers and injures 90, demonstrating the intense political violence in Northern Ireland during the 1980s.
• Turkey Forms New Civilian Government Turgut Özal of the Motherland Party (ANAP) forms the 45th government of Turkey, marking the beginning of a new civilian regime after a period of military rule.
• Pope John Paul II's Act of Forgiveness Pope John Paul II visits Mehmet Ali Ağca in prison, the man who attempted to assassinate him in 1981, in a powerful demonstration of Christian mercy and forgiveness.
• Tragic Madrid Discotheque Fire A devastating fire in a Madrid discotheque results in 83 fatalities, highlighting significant safety concerns in public entertainment venues.
• Buffalo Propane Explosion Tragedy A catastrophic propane explosion in Buffalo, New York, claims the lives of 5 firefighters and 2 civilians, underscoring the dangerous risks faced by emergency responders.
• Martha Layne Collins: Kentucky's First Female Governor Martha Layne Collins is inaugurated as Kentucky's first female governor, breaking significant political barriers and representing a milestone for women in state leadership.
• British Airways Incorporation British Airways is officially incorporated, marking a significant moment in the airline's corporate history and the UK's transportation sector.
• Record-Breaking NBA Game The Detroit Pistons defeat the Denver Nuggets in a historic NBA game, scoring a combined 370 points in a triple-overtime thriller, with Detroit winning 186-184.
• Otylia Jedrzejczak: Polish Swimming Champion Otylia Jedrzejczak, a renowned Polish swimmer, achieves FINA World Champion status and wins an Olympic gold medal, representing Poland's excellence in competitive swimming.

Events in 1983

December 13, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1983

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1983

December 13, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1983 can also be written as 12/13/1983 in the US and as 13/12/1983 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1983 in December 1983 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1983:

• Janeth Jepkosgei

  Kenyan middle-distance runner who won multiple international medals in the 800 meters, including a world championship gold in 2007.

• Otylia Jedrzejczak
• J Álvarez

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1983:

• Nichita Stănescu

  Renowned Romanian poet and literary critic, considered one of the most important Romanian poets of the 20th century, known for his...

• Alexander Schmemann

  Prominent Eastern Orthodox priest, theologian, and professor who significantly influenced Orthodox Christian thought in the 20th century,...

• Mary Renault
• Ida Russka

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
3. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
4. Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
5. Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake

December 13, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1983 was Only You by The Flying Pickets, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. The Flying Pickets - Only You
2. Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
3. Slade - My Oh My
4. Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
5. The Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now

December 13, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
2. Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
3. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
4. Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
5. Kool & The Gang - Joanna

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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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 13, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 01:11 am.

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 13, 1983 is:

41 years 5 months old,

or 497 months and 1 day old,

or 2161 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15128 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1983?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 13, 1983.

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