What happened on Wednesday July 13, 1983?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1983:

• Black July Massacre in Sri Lanka A tragic ethnic violence erupted in Sri Lanka, where approximately 3,000 Tamils were brutally killed by Sinhalese Buddhist mobs. This horrific event triggered a massive displacement, with around 400,000 Tamils fleeing to neighboring Tamil Nadu, India, and seeking refuge in Europe and Canada. The massacre, known as 'Black July', was a pivotal moment that directly precipitated the long and devastating Sri Lankan Civil War.
• Nintendo Releases Mario Bros. Arcade Game Nintendo launched the iconic Mario Bros. arcade game in Japan, introducing the world to Mario and Luigi, two Italian-American plumber brothers who would become global video game legends. This release marked a significant moment in video game history and the beginning of a franchise that would revolutionize interactive entertainment.
• Congressional Page Scandal U.S. Representatives Dan Crane (Republican-Illinois) and Gerry Studds (Democrat-Massachusetts) publicly admitted to inappropriate sexual relationships with congressional pages, causing a major political scandal that highlighted ethical breaches in congressional conduct.
• Orly Airport Terrorist Bombing A terrorist bombing by Armenian extremists at Orly Airport in France resulted in 8 fatalities and 54 injuries, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violent conflicts related to Armenian political struggles during this period.
• 'The Pirates of Penzance' Film Premiere The film adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera 'The Pirates of Penzance' premiered in the United States, featuring a star-studded cast including Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, and Angela Lansbury. This musical comedy brought a classic theatrical work to a broader cinematic audience.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1983

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1983

July 13, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 194th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1983 can also be written as 7/13/1983 in the US and as 13/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1983 in July 1983 calendar

Famous people born on July 13, 1983:

• Carmen Villalobos

  Carmen Villalobos is a prominent Colombian television actress who has gained significant popularity in Latin American telenovelas,...

• Liu Xiang

  Liu Xiang is a renowned Chinese hurdler who was an Olympic champion and world record holder, significantly contributing to China's success...

• Xiang Liu
• Diana Bacosi
• Gerald Sensabaugh
• Andreas Schillinger
• Harold López-Nussa

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1983:

• Gabrielle Roy

  Gabrielle Roy was a renowned Canadian novelist who won the Governor General's Award multiple times and is celebrated for her profound...

• Antonio Amantea
• Paulo Innocenti
• Giuseppina Pastori
• Dolores Prato

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on July 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
3. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
4. Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
5. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Rod Stewart - Baby Jane
2. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
3. Freeez - IOU
4. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling
5. Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
2. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
3. George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
4. The Whispers - Keep On Lovin' Me
5. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Love Is The Key

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 11:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1983.

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Someone born on July 13, 1983 is:

41 years 10 months old,

or 502 months and 1 day old,

or 2183 weeks

or 15281 days old,

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

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

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