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see horoscope and birth chart for September 16, 1983What happened on Friday, September 16, 1983?
About September 16th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 16, 1983, following the downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, President Ronald Reagan announced that the United States would make the Global Positioning System (GPS) available for civilian use once it became operational in 1988. This decision aimed to enhance aviation safety by providing accurate positional information to civilian aircraft.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1983 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Maniac by Michael Sembello
- #1 UK song: Red Red Wine by UB40
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- September 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 16, 1983?
- Who was born on September 16, 1983?
- September 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- September 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- September 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 16, 1983?
- Back in 1983
September 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 16, 1983:
- Reagan announces GPS for civilian use On September 16, 1983, following the downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, President Ronald Reagan announced that the United States would make the Global Positioning System (GPS) available for civilian use once it became operational in 1988. This decision aimed to enhance aviation safety by providing accurate positional information to civilian aircraft. source: gps.gov
- Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes a U.S. citizen Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-American actor and former bodybuilder, officially became a U.S. citizen on September 16, 1983. His naturalization marked a significant milestone in his life, allowing him to fully embrace his new home and later pursue a career in politics and public service. Schwarzenegger's journey from immigrant to citizen is often highlighted as an inspiring story of the American Dream. source: uscis.gov
- Longest sneezing fit ever recorded Donna Griffiths from the UK holds the record for the longest sneezing fit, which lasted 976 days, beginning on January 13, 1981, and ending on September 16, 1983. During this period, she sneezed an estimated one million times, with her first sneeze-free day occurring on September 16, 1983. source: bbc.co.uk
September 16, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1983
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What day of the week was September 16, 1983?
September 16, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 259th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 16, 1983 can also be written as 9/16/1983 in the US and as 16/9/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 16, 1983?
Famous people born on September 16, 1983:
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September 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 16, 1983:
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September 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 12th and September 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1983 was Maniac by Michael Sembello, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.
- Michael Sembello - Maniac
- Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
- Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
- Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
- Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
September 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1983 was Red Red Wine by UB40, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.
- UB40 - Red Red Wine
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
- Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
- Madness - Wings Of A Dove
- Genesis - Mama
September 16, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.
- Rick James - Cold Blooded
- The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
- Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad
- Zapp - I Can Make You Dance
- Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
September 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 16, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 16, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 04:30 pm and setting at 01:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Sep 22, 1983.
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Someone born on September 16, 1983 is:
42 years 10 months old,
or 514 months and 21 days old,
or 2237 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15665 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 16, 1983?
There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 16, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 16, 1983.
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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 16, 1983, a 1983 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 16, 1983 includes Reagan announces GPS for civilian use, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 16, 1983 included “Maniac” by Michael Sembello, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 16, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 16, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Gleb Savchenko, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make September 16, 1983 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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