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see horoscope and birth chart for April 16, 1983What happened on Saturday, April 16, 1983?
About April 16th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 16, 1983, Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers set a Major League Baseball record by playing in his 1,207th consecutive game. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Cal Ripken Jr. Garvey's streak is notable in baseball history for its endurance and consistency.
- Day of the week: April 16th, 1983 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
- #1 UK song: Let's Dance by David Bowie
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- April 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 16, 1983?
- Who was born on April 16, 1983?
- April 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- April 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 16, 1983?
- Back in 1983
April 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 16, 1983:
- Steve Garvey sets consecutive game record in MLB On April 16, 1983, Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers set a Major League Baseball record by playing in his 1,207th consecutive game. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Cal Ripken Jr. Garvey's streak is notable in baseball history for its endurance and consistency. source: baseball-reference.com
- Cat Osterman: Notable Softball Pitcher Cat Osterman, born on April 16, 1983, in Houston, Texas, is a retired American softball pitcher renowned for her exceptional career. She was a three-time USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year and led the University of Texas to three Women's College World Series appearances. Osterman also secured Olympic gold in 2004 and silver in 2008 and 2020. She was inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2022. source: texaslonghorns.com
April 16, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1983
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What day of the week was April 16, 1983?
April 16, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1983 can also be written as 4/16/1983 in the US and as 16/4/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 16, 1983?
Famous people born on April 16, 1983:
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Cat OstermanRenowned American softball pitcher who is considered one of the most dominant players in the history of the sport, with multiple Olympic...
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Alice BragaBrazilian actress known for her roles in international films like 'I Am Legend', 'Predators', and 'City of God', with a significant presence...
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April 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
April 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
- Styx - Mr. Roboto
- Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
April 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know?
- Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind
- JoBoxers - Boxerbeat
- FR David - Words
April 16, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Lionel Richie - You Are
- Debarge - I Like It
- The Whispers - Tonight
April 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.
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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 16, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1983 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:26 am and setting at 10:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 1983.
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Someone born on April 16, 1983 is:
43 years 3 months old,
or 519 months and 26 days old,
or 2260 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15823 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1983?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 16th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1983.
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The soundtrack around April 16, 1983 included “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of April 16, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
April 16, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Cat Osterman, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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