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About April 17th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 17, 1983, India successfully launched the RS-D2 remote sensing satellite into orbit using the indigenously developed Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3). This marked the second developmental launch of the SLV-3, following a partial failure in 1981, and demonstrated India's growing capabilities in space technology.
- Day of the week: April 17th, 1983 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
- #1 UK song: Let's Dance by David Bowie
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- April 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 17, 1983?
- April 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 17, 1983?
- Back in 1983
April 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1983:
- India launches RS-D2 satellite aboard SLV-3 rocket On April 17, 1983, India successfully launched the RS-D2 remote sensing satellite into orbit using the indigenously developed Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3). This marked the second developmental launch of the SLV-3, following a partial failure in 1981, and demonstrated India's growing capabilities in space technology. source: upi.com
- Police disperse Solidarity supporters in Warsaw On April 17, 1983, approximately 1,000 Solidarity supporters marched through Warsaw to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. They laid flowers at the ghetto memorial and held a brief ceremony. Police intervened, dispersing the crowd and detaining Janusz Onyszkiewicz, the national spokesman of the banned Solidarity trade union. Marek Edelman, a leader of the 1943 uprising, was under house arrest and unable to attend the event. source: washingtonpost.com
- Nolan Ryan records his 3,500th career strikeout On April 17, 1983, pitcher Nolan Ryan achieved his 3,500th career strikeout by fanning Andre Dawson of the Montreal Expos. This milestone was part of Ryan's pursuit of Walter Johnson's all-time strikeout record, which he surpassed on April 27, 1983, by striking out Brad Mills of the Expos for his 3,509th career strikeout. source: upi.com
- NHL Playoff Thriller: Islanders vs Rangers In a dramatic Patrick Division Finals game, the New York Islanders tied an NHL record by scoring three shorthanded playoff goals against the New York Rangers. The high-scoring match ended 7-6 in favor of the Rangers, with the Islanders holding a 2-1 series lead. Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky notably scored 7 goals in this memorable game.
- Miguel Cabrera Birth Miguel Cabrera, a renowned Venezuelan Major League Baseball player, was recognized on this date. He would later become one of the most accomplished hitters in MLB history, known for his exceptional batting skills and multiple batting titles.
- Female Marathon World Record Norwegian runner Grete Waltz set a remarkable female world record in marathon running, completing the distance in an impressive time of 2:25:29, pushing the boundaries of women's long-distance running.
- First National Coin Week The inaugural National Coin Week began, aimed at promoting numismatic education and appreciation of coin collecting as a historical and cultural pursuit.
April 17, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 17, 1983?
April 17, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 107th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1983 can also be written as 4/17/1983 in the US and as 17/4/1983 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
April 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
- Styx - Mr. Roboto
- Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
April 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know?
- Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind
- JoBoxers - Boxerbeat
- FR David - Words
April 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
- George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Lionel Richie - You Are
- Debarge - I Like It
- The Whispers - Tonight
April 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 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 birthApril 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1983 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:09 am and setting at 11:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 1983.
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How old is someone born on April 17, 1983?
Someone born on April 17, 1983 is:
43 years 3 months old,
or 519 months and 16 days old,
or 2259 weeks
or 15813 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1983?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1983.
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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to April 17, 1983 includes India launches RS-D2 satellite aboard SLV-3 rocket, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around April 17, 1983 included “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of April 17, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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