What happened on Monday January 17, 1983?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1983:

• Nigeria's Mass Alien Expulsion Nigeria initiates a massive deportation, expelling approximately two million illegal aliens, predominantly from Ghana, in a significant migration and political event.
• Launch of BBC Breakfast Television The United Kingdom's first breakfast television program debuts on BBC, hosted by Frank Bough and Selina Scott, marking a significant moment in British media broadcasting.
• George Wallace's Fourth Gubernatorial Term Alabama Governor George C. Wallace begins his historic fourth term, a remarkable achievement in state political history.
• Closure of Hudson's Flagship Store The world's tallest department store, Hudson's flagship location in downtown Detroit, closes permanently due to unsustainable operational costs, symbolizing economic challenges in the early 1980s.
• 10th American Music Awards Kenny Rogers receives recognition at the 10th Annual American Music Awards, highlighting his significant musical achievements during this period.
• Johannes Herber Biography Johannes Herber was a notable German basketball player active in the early 1980s.

Events in 1983

January 17, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1983

Newspapers from Jan. 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 in January 1983 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1983:

• Alvaro Arbeloa

  Professional Spanish footballer who played as a defender for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, winning multiple championships...

• Chris Rolfe
• Yelle

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1983:

• Doodles Weaver
• Luis Vigoraux

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on January 17th

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.

1. Men At Work - Down Under
2. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
3. Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Toto - Africa

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.

1. Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
4. David Essex - A Winter's Tale
5. 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 music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
2. Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
3. Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Chaka Khan - Got To Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1983

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Someone born on January 17, 1983 is:

42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 27 days old,

or 2208 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15458 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1983?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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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.

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