Wednesday February 16, 1983: on this day

February 16, 1983 was the 47th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 16, 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 February 16, 1983, who was born and died on February 16, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1983?


February 16, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 47th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1983 can also be written as 2/16/1983 in the US and as 16/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1983:

  • Nellie massacre: over 2,000 people, mostly bangladeshi muslims, are massacred in assam, india, during the assam agitation.
  • Wah mee massacre: 13 people are killed in an attempted robbery in seattle, washington.
  • The united states environmental protection agency announces its intention to buy out and evacuate the dioxin-contaminated community of times beach, missouri.
  • Failure of automatic shut-down at salem nuclear power plant, new jersey, usa
  • A special commission of the congress of the united states releases a report critical of the practice of japanese internment during world war ii.
  • Bermondsey by-election, 1983 (u.k.): simon hughes's defeat of peter tatchell is criticised for alleged homophobia.
  • The ash wednesday bushfires in victoria and south australia kill 75.

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February 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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February 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1983 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:53 am and setting at 10:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Who was born on February 16, 1983?


Famous people born on February 16, 1983:

  • John Magaro
    John Magaro

    John magaro is an american actor known for his roles in the big short and the umbrella academy.

  • Alexia Palombo (Star Academy)

    Alexia palombo is a french singer and reality tv personality known for her participation in the french version of star academy.

  • Artan Dallku

    Artan Dallku is a retired Albanian footballer known for his career as a defender.

  • Danish Taimoor

    Danish Taimoor is a popular Pakistani actor known for his work in television dramas.

  • Agyness Deyn

    English model, actress, and singer.

  • Tuomo Ruutu

    Finnish player in ice hockey.

  • Toni Koskela
  • Michael
  • Alessio Stamilla
  • Ustaritz Aldekoaotalora
  • Veselin Veselinov
  • Erika Vázquez
  • Daniel Welser
  • Maurizio Micheluz
  • Dino Đulbić
  • Quincy Davis

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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February 16, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 12 days old,

or 2145 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15016 days old,

if you were born on February 16, 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 February 16, 1983?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 16, 1983.

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February 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1983:

  • Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna
  • José Luis Acquaroni

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Chien-Shiung Wu

    Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1983:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1983:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1983 was Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby, Come To Me
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Shame On The Moon
  4. - Stray Cat Strut
  5. - Africa youtube

February 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Shy
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Sign Of The Times
  4. - Change

February 16, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Billie Jean youtube
  2. - Betcha She Don't Love You
  3. - Outstanding
  4. - I Like It
  5. - Fall In Love With Me

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February 16, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Sheer Madness

Sheer Madness

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Margarethe von Trotta

Starring: Hanna Schygulla, Angela Winkler, Peter Striebeck, Christine Fersen

Zeder

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

Himmatwala

Himmatwala

Release year: 1983

Directed by: K. Raghavendra Rao

Starring: Sridevi, Jeetendra, Amjad Khan, Waheeda Rehman

Hercules

Hercules

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli

Country: Italy

February 16, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 16, 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:

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Wizards and Warriors

Wizards and Warriors

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

February 16, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

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Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Pearson, Durk, and Sandy Shaw

Mary Ellen'S Help Yourself Diet Plan by Mary Ellen Pinkham

Mary Ellen'S Help Yourself Diet Plan

By:

This guide to losing weight contains a personal account by the author of his struggle with obesity. It also includes an eight-step weight loss program that includes diet plans, exercises, and food tips.

Space by James A. Michener

Space

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James A. Michener, a well-known chronicler of epic events in world history, tackles the most challenging subject of his career: Space, the last great frontier.

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Blue Highways

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Blue Highways, a landmark in American travel writing, is a memorable journey through our country's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon started his journey with a simple need to put something together.

The Valley Of Horses by Jean M. Auel

The Valley Of Horses

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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.

February 16, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 16, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Kawasaki Synthesizer

Kawasaki Synthesizer

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Music game, Non-game

Publisher: Sight & Sound Music Software, Inc.[2]

Barmy Burgers

Barmy Burgers

Platform: ZX Spectrum Dragon 32/64

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Blaby Computer Games

Mappy

Mappy

Platform: Super Cassette Vision, iOS, MSX, PC-6001, PC-8801, Family Computer, Palm OS, X1, Game Gear, Wii (Virtual Console), Windows Phone

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: WW Namco; JP Epoch; JP Nintendo; NA Bally Midway

Hoccer

Hoccer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Eastern Micro Electronics

3-Demon

3-Demon

Platform: DOS

Genre: Adventure

history

Who was the US President on February 16, 1983?

On February 16, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1983?

On February 16, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1983?

On February 16, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

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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 February 1983?

February 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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