Sunday January 16, 1983: on this day

January 16, 1983 was the 16th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 16, 1983, who was born and died on January 16, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Under by Men At Work), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Family Tree) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 16, 1983?


January 16, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1983 can also be written as 1/16/1983 in the US and as 16/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

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January 16, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1983:

  • Turkish airlines flight 158 crashes at ankara esenboğa airport in ankara, turkey, killing 47 and injuring 20.

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January 16, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Green Bay Packers - Dallas Cowboys : 26 - 37
  • San Diego Chargers - Miami Dolphins : 13 - 34
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January 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:59 am and setting at 08:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Who was born on January 16, 1983?


Famous people born on January 16, 1983:

  • Anastasia Davydova

    Anastasia Davydova is a retired Russian synchronized swimmer who won multiple Olympic gold medals.

  • Andriy Rusol

    Ukrainian footballer.

  • Emanuel Pogatetz

    Austrian footballer.

  • Caroline Frier
  • Ezzat Jadoua
  • Pedro Jorge Ramos Moreira
  • Fredrik Norberg
  • Paulo Robspierry Carreiro
  • Dube Phiri
  • Ashraf Rabie
  • Derek Riordan
  • Rafał Grzyb
  • Daisuke Sakata
  • Tiffany Stansbury
  • Jan Štokr
  • Anna Arkhipenko
  • Tommy Eide Møster
  • Marwan Kenzari

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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


You are 41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 13 days old,

or 2149 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15048 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 16, 1983?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 16, 1983:

  • Maie Casey

    Australian author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Marland Billings

    Talented painter recognized for his unique artistic style.

  • Virginia Mauret

    American musician and dancer.

  • Khalil Esfandiary Bakhtiari
  • Guido Carobbi
  • Vladimir Bakarić

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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

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


Holidays on January 16, 1983:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Under
  2. - The Girl Is Mine
  3. - Dirty Laundry
  4. - Maneater youtube
  5. - Sexual Healing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Save Your Love
  4. - A Winter's Tale
  5. - Electric Avenue

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1983 was The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Girl Is Mine
  2. - Put It In A Magazine
  3. - Sexual Healing
  4. - Truly youtube
  5. - Are You Serious

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

The most popular movies on January 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

Lianna

Lianna

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Sayles

Starring: Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson

Independence Day

Independence Day

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Robert Mandel

Starring: Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Frances Sternhagen, Cliff De Young

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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 Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Frontline

Frontline

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Starring: Will Lyman

Country: United States of America

Mama's Family

Mama's Family

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

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

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

Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia

Living, Loving & Learning

By:

Living Loving and Learning is a charming collection of Leo Buscaglia’s entertaining and informative lectures that were given worldwide between 1970-1981. While some of these lectures have been published in magazines and books, this collection is the complete one.

The Valley Of Horses by Jean M. Auel

The Valley Of Horses

By:

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.

Different Seasons by Stephen King

Different Seasons

By:

The Magical Pen of Stephen King and Four Mesmerizing Novellas Rita Hayworth, and the Shawshank Retribution"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks strange and startling revenge...the basis of the Best Picture Academy Award

Second Heaven by Judith Guest

Second Heaven

By:

Divorced father of two Michael Atwood joins Cat Holzman as a divorcee to help Gale Murray. Gale Murray is a troubled teenager trapped by his parents and the law.

Mistral'S Daughter by Judith Krantz

Mistral'S Daughter

By:

Three generations of red-haired, stunning beauties were born to scandal and bred to be successful. They were bound to one extraordinary man, Julien Mistral, who was the painter, genius, and lover whose passions had captivated them all.

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

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

Godzilla

Godzilla

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Strategy game

Chariot Race

Chariot Race

Platform: Commodore VIC-20

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Micro Antics

Automonopoli/Go to Jail

Automonopoli/Go to Jail

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Publisher: Automata UK (1983)

Frostbite

Frostbite

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

B.C.'s Quest for Tires

B.C.'s Quest for Tires

Platform: Apple II family, Atari 8-bit ColecoVision, C=64 MS-DOS, MSX ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1983?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1983?

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

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What is special about January 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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 January 1983?

January 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Sunday January 16, 1983