What happened on Saturday May 14, 1983?

About May 14th, 1983, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States officially proclaims the first National Missing Children's Day, raising awareness about child safety, abduction prevention, and the importance of protecting vulnerable children.
  • Day of the week: May 14th, 1983 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Beat It by Michael Jackson
  • #1 UK song: True by Spandau Ballet
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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May 14, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1983:

  • First US National Missing Children's Day Proclaimed The United States officially proclaims the first National Missing Children's Day, raising awareness about child safety, abduction prevention, and the importance of protecting vulnerable children.
  • Stanley Cup: Islanders Dominate Oilers In the Stanley Cup playoffs, the New York Islanders decisively defeat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series and moving closer to their fourth consecutive championship.
  • Roger J. Traynor, Notable American Judge, Dies Roger J. Traynor, an influential American judge who made significant contributions to legal jurisprudence, passed away. Traynor was known for his progressive judicial philosophy and landmark decisions.
  • Rosa Mota Sets Female World Record in 20km Run Portuguese athlete Rosa Mota sets a remarkable female world record in the 20-kilometer run, completing the distance in an impressive time of 1:06:55.5, highlighting her exceptional athletic prowess.
  • Anahi: Mexican Singer and Actress Born Anahi, a prominent Mexican singer and actress, was born on this date. She would later become a notable figure in Latin American entertainment, known for her work in telenovelas and music.

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May 14, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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.

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Who was born on May 14, 1983?


Famous people born on May 14, 1983:

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress and daughter of actor-dancer Russ Tamblyn, who began her career at a young age and gained prominence through her...

  • Anahí

    Mexican singer-songwriter, producer, and actress, best known for being a member of the popular Latin pop group RBD.

  • Yaya Toure

    Prominent Ivorian footballer known for his exceptional midfield skills and successful career in European football.

  • Frank Gore

    Prominent American football player known for his long and successful NFL career.

  • Iveta Lutovská
  • Matthieu Valverde
  • Monica Bertini

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May 14, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1983:

  • Roger J. Traynor

    American academic and jurist, 23rd chief justice of california (b. 1900).

  • Fëdor Aleksandrovič Abramov
  • Miguel Alemán Valdés
  • André Dupont-Sommer
  • Seweryn Kulesza

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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.

  1. - Beat It youtube
  2. - Let's Dance youtube
  3. - Jeopardy youtube
  4. - Overkill youtube
  5. - She Blinded Me With Science youtube

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.

  1. - True youtube
  2. - Candy Girl youtube
  3. - Temptation youtube
  4. - (Keep Feeling) Fascination youtube
  5. - Dancing Tight youtube

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 music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

  1. - Candy Girl youtube
  2. - Beat It youtube
  3. - Between The Sheets
  4. - Atomic Dog
  5. - Save The Overtime (For Me)
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May 14, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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May 14, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 14, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

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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How old is someone born on May 14, 1983?


Someone born on May 14, 1983 is:

42 years old,

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or 2191 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15341 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1983?

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