What happened on Wednesday June 15, 1983?

Here's what happened on June 15, 1983:

• Supreme Court Abortion Ruling The United States Supreme Court strikes down state and local restrictions on abortion, a landmark decision with profound implications for reproductive rights and legal precedent in the United States.
• MSX Computer Standard Announced Microsoft, Spectravideo, and fourteen Japanese companies collaboratively announce the MSX standard specification for a low-cost home computer. This groundbreaking standard defines a unified computer architecture featuring a Z80 processor, dedicated video and sound processors, 64 kB of RAM, and Microsoft BASIC programming language. The specification becomes particularly popular in Japan, establishing a significant milestone in personal computing standardization.
• Blackadder Premieres Rowan Atkinson's iconic comedy series Blackadder makes its debut on British television, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking comedy that would become a significant part of British popular culture.
• Keith Hernandez Traded to Mets The St. Louis Cardinals trade first baseman Keith Hernandez to the New York Mets in exchange for pitchers Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey, a significant player exchange that would impact both teams' performance.
• Flashdance Tops US Charts "Flashdance...What A Feeling" by Irene Cara reaches the number one position on the US music charts, representing the popular music landscape of the early 1980s.
• The Police Top UK Charts "Every Breath You Take" by The Police claims the number one spot on the UK music charts, highlighting the band's significant musical influence during this period.

Events in 1983

June 15, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 15, 1983

Newspapers from Jun. 15, 1983

June 15, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 166th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1983 can also be written as 6/15/1983 in the US and as 15/6/1983 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1983 in June 1983 calendar

Famous people born on June 15, 1983:

• Julia Fischer

  Renowned German classical musician who is an accomplished pianist and violinist, recognized internationally for her exceptional musical...

• Louis Garrel

  Prominent French actor and filmmaker from a renowned artistic family, known for his roles in independent and art-house cinema.

• J. R. Martinez

  Actor and motivational speaker known for his inspiring story as a military veteran and burn survivor who became a public figure.

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on June 15th

June 15, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1983 was Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
2. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
3. David Bowie - Let's Dance
4. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
5. Men At Work - Overkill

June 15, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Wham! - Bad Boys
3. Rod Stewart - Baby Jane
4. David Bowie - China Girl
5. Yazoo - Nobody's Diary

June 15, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
3. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
4. The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
5. Debarge - All This Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 15, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 15, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 June 15, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:12 am and setting at 12:40 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1983.

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Someone born on June 15, 1983 is:

41 years 10 months old,

or 502 months and 29 days old,

or 2187 weeks

or 15309 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 15, 1983.

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