What happened on Saturday July 16, 1983?

About July 16th, 1983, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 16, 1983, a Sikorsky S-61 helicopter crashed into the sea near the Isles of Scilly, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed 20 lives. This incident is considered Britain's most devastating helicopter accident in history. The crash occurred during a routine flight, highlighting the inherent risks of maritime helicopter transportation during that era.
  • Day of the week: July 16th, 1983 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Every Breath You Take by The Police
  • #1 UK song: Baby Jane by Rod Stewart
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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July 16, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1983:

  • Sikorsky S-61 Helicopter Disaster off Isles of Scilly On July 16, 1983, a Sikorsky S-61 helicopter crashed into the sea near the Isles of Scilly, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed 20 lives. This incident is considered Britain's most devastating helicopter accident in history. The crash occurred during a routine flight, highlighting the inherent risks of maritime helicopter transportation during that era.

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July 16, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 16, 1983?


July 16, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 197th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1983 can also be written as 7/16/1983 in the US and as 16/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 16, 1983?


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


Famous people died on July 16, 1983:

  • Pablo O'Higgins
  • Samson Raphaelson

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July 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  2. - Electric Avenue youtube
  3. - Flashdance...What A Feeling youtube
  4. - Never Gonna Let You Go youtube
  5. - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Baby Jane youtube
  2. - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) youtube
  3. - IOU youtube
  4. - Flashdance... What A Feeling youtube
  5. - Moonlight Shadow youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Juicy Fruit
  2. - Flashdance...What A Feeling youtube
  3. - Inside Love (so Personal)
  4. - Keep On Lovin' Me
  5. - Love Is The Key
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July 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 16, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:44 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1983.

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How old is someone born on July 16, 1983?


Someone born on July 16, 1983 is:

41 years 9 months old,

or 501 months and 7 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1983?

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

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