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May 14, 1983 was the 134th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 14, 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 May 14, 1983, who was born and died on May 14, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Beat It by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. WarGames, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. No Excuses) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 14, 1983?
- May 14, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 14, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 14, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 14, 1983?
- May 14, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 14, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 14, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 14, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 14, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 14, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 14, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 14, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 14, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 14, 1983?
What day of the week was May 14, 1983?
May 14, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 134th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 14, 1983 can also be written as 5/14/1983 in the US and as 14/5/1983 in UK and Europe.
May 14, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 14, 1983:
- She blinded me with science by thomas dolby hits #5
- Oilers 1-isles 5-stanley cup-isles hold 3-0 lead
- Rosa mota runs female world record 20km (1:06:55.5).
May 14, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 14, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 14, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 14, 1983 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 May 14, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 10:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1983.
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Who was born on May 14, 1983?
Famous people born on May 14, 1983:
![Amber Tamblyn]()
Amber TamblynAmerican actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.
- Anahí
Mexican singer-songwriter producer and actress (rbd).
- Lamount Gomez
Lamount Gomez is a geologist who has made important discoveries about the formation of the Earth's crust.
- Keeley Donovan
Keeley Donovan is a renowned sports broadcaster known for her work in covering various sports events.
- Uroš Slokar
Slovenian basketball player.
- Tatenda Taibu
Zimbabwean cricketer.
- Frank Gore
American football player.
- Tom Welham
English singer and guitarist (thirteen senses).
- Yaya Toure
Athlete.
- Amber Tamblyn in Santa Monica
California; actress (emily bowen-general hospital).
- Sarbel
English-greek singer.
- Mathieu Valverde
French soccer/football goalkeeper.
- Iveta Lutovská
- Luis Pedro Figueroa
- Monica Bertini
Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:
![Robert Zemeckis]()
Robert ZemeckisRobert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.
![Miranda Cosgrove]()
Miranda CosgroveMiranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.
![Waheeda Rehman]()
Waheeda RehmanWaheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.
![Sofia Coppola]()
Sofia CoppolaSofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.
![Cate Blanchett]()
Cate BlanchettActress from australia.
![Patrick Bruel]()
Patrick BruelAlgerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).
![George Lucas]()
George LucasAmerican filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.
![Tim Roth]()
Tim RothBritish actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Francesca Annis]()
Francesca AnnisLondon, england -- actress (madame bovary and dune).
May 14, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 12 days old,
or 2136 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14958 days old,
if you were born on May 14, 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 May 14, 1983?
There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 14, 1983.
May 14, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 14, 1983:
- Miguel Alemán Valdés
Mexican lawyer and civilian politician, 46th president of mexico (d. 1983).
- Roger J. Traynor
American academic and jurist, 23rd chief justice of california (b. 1900).
- Fëdor Aleksandrovič Abramov
- Giulio Bisulli
- André Dupont-Sommer
- Seweryn Kulesza
- Billy Petrolle
- René Pontoni
- Eduardo Benavente
What famous deaths happened on May 14th?
Famous deaths on May 14th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Robert Stack]()
Robert StackAmerican actor nominated for seven emmys.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
![Powers Boothe]()
Powers BootheAmerican actor (b. 1948).
![Hugh Beaumont]()
Hugh BeaumontAmerican actor and director (d. 1982).
![Enid Bennett]()
Enid BennettSilent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.
![Billie Burke]()
Billie BurkeAmerican actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.
![Lyle Alzado]()
Lyle AlzadoNfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.
- Doyle Brunson
American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.
May 14, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 14, 1983:
- St. Victor and Corona
- St. Carthach the Younger
- DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
- Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Paraguay - Flag Day.
- St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
- St. Just
- St. Engelmer
- St. Vincent of Lerins
Observances on May 14, 1983:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
May 14, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 14, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 14, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 14, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
- Men At Work - Overkill
- Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
May 14, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 14, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Spandau Ballet - True
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Heaven 17 - Temptation
- The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
- Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight
May 14, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1983 was Candy Girl by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 14, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 14, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
- George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
May 14, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 14, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
WarGames
Release year: 1983
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood, Dabney Coleman
Country: United States of America
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
Cross Creek
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Peter Coyote, Dana Hill
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
Eureka
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
Starring: Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire
May 14, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 14, 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:
No Excuses
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio
The Time of Your Life
Release year: 1983
Directed by: H.C. Potter
Dream House
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Miyuki
Release year: 1983
Directed by: LLC RSquaredFilms
Gun Shy
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Simon West
May 14, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 14, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Working Out
By: Charles Hix
Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.
The Valley Of Horses
By: Jean M. Auel
This extraordinary journey into the distant past takes us back to the amazing mysteries of The Clan of the Cave Bear's exotic, primeval world, and to Ayla now a young, brave woman.
In Search Of Excellence
By: Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr
In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.
The Delta Star
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Missy Moonbeam, a prostitute, falls from the Wonderland Hotel's roof. In her diary, she also includes the number for Caltech, America's most prestigious scientific institution.
May 14, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 14, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Jet-Boot Jack
Enchanter
Bonka
The Institute
Dino Eggs
Who was the US President on May 14, 1983?
On May 14, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1983?
On May 14, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 14, 1983?
On May 14, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 14th?
May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. 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 May 14th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
- 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.
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 May 1983?
May 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
