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see horoscope and birth chart for January 16, 1983What happened on Sunday, January 16, 1983?
About January 16th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 16, 1983, Turkish Airlines Flight 158, a Boeing 727-200, crashed approximately 50 meters short of the runway at Ankara Esenboğa Airport in severe snowstorm conditions. The accident resulted in 47 fatalities among the 67 occupants, with 20 survivors, including all seven crew members and 13 passengers. The aircraft, registered as TC-JBR and named Afyon, was en route from Istanbul Yeşilköy Airport to Ankara Esenboğa Airport.
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1983 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Down Under by Men At Work
- #1 UK song: You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- January 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 16, 1983?
- Who was born on January 16, 1983?
- January 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 16, 1983?
- Back in 1983
January 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 1983:
- Turkish Airlines Flight 158 crashes near Ankara, Turkey On January 16, 1983, Turkish Airlines Flight 158, a Boeing 727-200, crashed approximately 50 meters short of the runway at Ankara Esenboğa Airport in severe snowstorm conditions. The accident resulted in 47 fatalities among the 67 occupants, with 20 survivors, including all seven crew members and 13 passengers. The aircraft, registered as TC-JBR and named Afyon, was en route from Istanbul Yeşilköy Airport to Ankara Esenboğa Airport. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Doodles Weaver, American actor and comedian, dies at 71 Winstead Sheffield "Doodles" Weaver, an American actor, comedian, and musician, died on January 16, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 71. He was found dead by his son, Winston, from two self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the chest. His death was ruled a suicide, attributed to despondency over his failing heart health. Weaver was known for his work with Spike Jones's City Slickers and his own NBC variety show, "The Doodles Weaver Show." source: en.wikipedia.org
- Emanuel Pogatetz biography and career overview Emanuel Pogatetz is an Austrian former professional footballer born on January 16, 1983. He played primarily as a defender and had a notable career in various clubs, including his time in the English Premier League with Middlesbrough. Pogatetz also represented the Austrian national team, contributing to their international competitions. source: bbc.com
January 16, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1983
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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
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.
Who was born on January 16, 1983?
Famous people born on January 16, 1983:
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Caroline Frier
January 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 16, 1983:
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Virginia MauretAmerican musician and dancer.
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Vladimir Bakarić
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.
- Men At Work - Down Under
- Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
- Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
- Marvin Gaye - 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.
- Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
- Men At Work - Down Under
- Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
- David Essex - A Winter's Tale
- Eddy Grant - 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 music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
- Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
- Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
- Lionel Richie - Truly
- Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
January 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1983 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 16, 1983 was Waxing crescent.
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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Someone born on January 16, 1983 is:
43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 20 days old,
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or 15907 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1983?
There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 16th 2027.
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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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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on January 16, 1983, a 1983 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 16, 1983 includes Turkish Airlines Flight 158 crashes near Ankara, Turkey, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 16, 1983 included “Down Under” by Men At Work, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 16, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 16, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Caroline Frier, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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