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see horoscope and birth chart for September 13, 1983What happened on Tuesday, September 13, 1983?
About September 13th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 13, 1983, the U.S. Mint struck its first gold coin in five decades—a $10 gold coin commemorating the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This coin, priced over $350, contained less than $200 worth of gold and was intended purely as a collector's item. The event marked a significant moment in U.S. coinage history, signaling a potential resurgence of gold coin production.
- Day of the week: September 13th, 1983 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Maniac by Michael Sembello
- #1 UK song: Red Red Wine by UB40
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- September 13, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 13, 1983?
- Who was born on September 13, 1983?
- September 13, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- September 13, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- September 13, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 13, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 13, 1983?
- Back in 1983
September 13, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 13, 1983:
- US Mint strikes first gold coin in 50 years On September 13, 1983, the U.S. Mint struck its first gold coin in five decades—a $10 gold coin commemorating the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This coin, priced over $350, contained less than $200 worth of gold and was intended purely as a collector's item. The event marked a significant moment in U.S. coinage history, signaling a potential resurgence of gold coin production. source: ftp.americanheritage.com
- Dan Quisenberry sets single-season saves record On September 13, 1983, Kansas City Royals closer Dan Quisenberry recorded his 39th save of the season, surpassing John Hiller's previous single-season saves record. He secured the final two outs in a 4–3 victory over the California Angels. source: washingtonpost.com
- Steve O'Shaughnessy scores fastest century in County Championship On September 13, 1983, during the final day of the County Championship season, Lancashire's Steve O'Shaughnessy scored a century in 35 minutes against Leicestershire, equaling Percy Fender's 1920 record for the fastest century. This performance earned him the Walter Lawrence Trophy. source: en.wikipedia.org
- James Bourne Birth James Bourne, an English musician known for his work with pop bands Busted and Son Of Dork, was born on this date.
September 13, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1983
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What day of the week was September 13, 1983?
September 13, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 256th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 13, 1983 can also be written as 9/13/1983 in the US and as 13/9/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 13, 1983?
Famous people born on September 13, 1983:
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James BourneEnglish singer-songwriter known for his work in pop music, member of the band Busted.
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Molly CrabappleAmerican journalist, artist, and illustrator known for her political and social commentary artwork.
September 13, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
September 13, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 13, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 12th and September 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 13, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 1983 was Maniac by Michael Sembello, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.
- Michael Sembello - Maniac
- Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
- Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
- Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
- Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
September 13, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 13, 1983 was Red Red Wine by UB40, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.
- UB40 - Red Red Wine
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
- Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
- Madness - Wings Of A Dove
- Genesis - Mama
September 13, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 13, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.
- Rick James - Cold Blooded
- The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
- Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad
- Zapp - I Can Make You Dance
- Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
September 13, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 13th is Virgo.
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September 13, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 13, 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 birthSeptember 13, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 13, 1983 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 13, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 11:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Sep 22, 1983.
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Someone born on September 13, 1983 is:
42 years 10 months old,
or 514 months and 22 days old,
or 2238 weeks
or 15666 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 13, 1983?
There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 13th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 13, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 13, 1983.
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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 13, 1983, a 1983 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 13, 1983 includes US Mint strikes first gold coin in 50 years, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 13, 1983 included “Maniac” by Michael Sembello, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 13, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 13, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as James Bourne, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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