Monday January 17, 1983: on this day
January 17, 1983 was the 17th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is January 17, 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 January 17, 1983, who was born and died on January 17, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Under by Men At Work), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1983?
- January 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1983?
- January 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1983?
What day of the week was January 17, 1983?
January 17, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1983 can also be written as 1/17/1983 in the US and as 17/1/1983 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 17, 1983:
- 10th american music awards: kenny rogers.
- Nigeria expels two million illegal aliens, mostly ghanaians.
- Alabama governor george c wallace becomes governor for record fourth time.
- The tallest department store in the world, hudson's, flagship store in downtown detroit closes due to high cost of operating.
January 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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January 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1983 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 09:14 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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Who was born on January 17, 1983?
Famous people born on January 17, 1983:
- Alvaro Arbeloa
Spanish footballer.
- Yelle (singer)
Yelle is a french singer known for her electro-pop music and energetic performances.
- Peerless Boys
Professional basketball player known for his scoring ability.
- Johannes Herber
German basketball player.
- Rick Kelly
Driver of a race car in australia.
- Marcelo Garcia
Brazilian martial artist.
- Andrea Lowell
American model.
- Chris Rolfe
- Tomáš Jun
- Lukáš Magera
- Mike Mampuya
- Alexander Meier
- Mannix Román
- Beatrice Zerbini
- Yelle
- Mamadi Berthé
- Andrea Bracaletti
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
- Michelle Obama
Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
- James Earl Jones
James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
- Jim Carrey
Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
- Eartha Kitt
Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
- Françoise Hardy
French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
- Shabba Ranks
Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Zooey Deschanel
American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
- Betty White
American actress.
- Sylvie Testud
French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
January 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 41 years 3 months old,
or 495 months and 10 days old,
or 2153 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15076 days old,
if you were born on January 17, 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 January 17, 1983?
There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1983.
January 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1983:
- Doodles Weaver
Actor/comedian, ring of fire, shoots himself at the age of 71.
- Angelo Dessy
- Luis Vigoraux
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
- Virginia Mayo
An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Richard Crenna
American actor.
- Evelyn Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
- Barbara Britton
Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
- Derek Fowlds
British actor (b.1937).
- Suchitra Sen
Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
- Faten Hamama
Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Wana Lumumba
Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
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January 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1983:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.
January 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.
January 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1983 was The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.
January 17, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
- Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
- Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
- Chaka Khan - Got To Be There
January 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:
January 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 17, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 17, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 17, 1983?
On January 17, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1983?
On January 17, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1983?
On January 17, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
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 January 1983?
January 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.