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May 16, 1983 was the 136th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 16, 1983, who was born and died on May 16, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let's Dance by David Bowie), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Shades Of Darkness) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1983?
- May 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1983?
- May 16, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1983?
What day of the week was May 16, 1983?
May 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1983:
- Lebanese parliament accepts peace accord with israel.
- Sudan people's liberation army/movement rebels against the sudanese government.
- Nsw premier neville wran steps down, in response to allegations raised by the abc program ''four corners'', that he attempted to influence the nsw magistracy.
May 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:53 am and setting at 12:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1983.
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Who was born on May 16, 1983?
Famous people born on May 16, 1983:
- Savan Kotecha
Renowned songwriter known for his work with popular music artists.
- Nancy Ajram
Nancy ajram is a lebanese singer known for her pop music and her contributions to the arabic music industry.
- Tahiri Fakhri
A Pakistani actress known for her roles in Bollywood films such as Dhoom 2 and Kurbaan.
- Ellis Hobbs
Former NFL cornerback known for his time with the New England Patriots.
- Daniel Kerr
Afl australian football player.
- Kyle Wellwood
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Mindaugas Katelynas
- Espen Minde
- Simran Singh Shergill
- Lexxi Tyler
- Kevin Vandenbergh
- Giulio Wilson
- Garmiani
- Steffanie Blackmon
- Lorenzo Gordon
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 7 days old,
or 2136 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14953 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1983?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1983.
May 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1983:
- Carel Brons
Composer dies at 52.
- Edouard Zeckendorf
- Réal Béland père
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1983:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1983:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1983:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
- Men At Work - Overkill
- Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
May 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Spandau Ballet - True
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Heaven 17 - Temptation
- The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
- Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight
May 16, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
- The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Mtume - Juicy Fruit
May 16, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
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
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
WarGames
Release year: 1983
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood, Dabney Coleman
Country: United States of America
Cross Creek
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Peter Coyote, Dana Hill
May 16, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Shades of Darkness
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Ian Adema
No Excuses
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio
The Time of Your Life
Release year: 1983
Directed by: H.C. Potter
Dream House
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Miyuki
Release year: 1983
Directed by: LLC RSquaredFilms
May 16, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Icebreaker
By: John Gardner
Bond is reluctantly recruited to a dangerous mission involving an equally dangerous, treacherous alliance between agents from the CIA and the KGB and Israel's Mossad.
Space
By: James A. Michener
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, 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.
Working Out
By: Charles Hix
Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.
One To One
By: Theodore Isaac Rubin
The Politics of Money Money is today's most powerful symbol. Are you and your partner clear on what this really means?
May 16, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Marvin's Maze
Domino Man
Bear Bovver
High Way Race
Beyond the Tesseract
Who was the US President on May 16, 1983?
On May 16, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1983?
On May 16, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1983?
On May 16, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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 May 1983?
May 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
