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May 17, 1983 was the 137th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 17, 1983, who was born and died on May 17, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1983?
- May 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1983?
- May 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1983?
What day of the week was May 17, 1983?
May 17, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1983 can also be written as 5/17/1983 in the US and as 17/5/1983 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1983:
- Israel and lebanon sign a peace treaty
- Lebanon, israel, and the united states sign an agreement on israeli withdrawal from lebanon.
- Stanley cup: new york islanders sweep edmonton oilers in four games.
- The u.s. department of energy declassifies documents showing world's largest mercury pollution event in oak ridge, tennessee (ultimately found to be 4.2 million pounds), in response to the appalachian observer's freedom of information act request.
- The u.s. department of energy declassifies documents showing world's largest mercury pollution event in oak ridge, tennessee (ultimately found to be 4.2 million pounds [1.9 kt]), in response to the s freedom of information act request.
May 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:00 am and setting at 01:21 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 17, 1983?
Famous people born on May 17, 1983:
- Caty Zhao
Caty Zhao is a Chinese politician who has served as a member of the National People's Congress since 2018.
- Jinx Hall
English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
- Channing Frye
Channing Frye had a successful career in the NBA, known for his shooting skills and versatility on the court.
- Jeremy Sowers
American baseball player.
- Nicky Hofs
Dutch footballer.
- Kevin Kingston
Australian rugby league player.
- Chris Henry
American football player (born 1983).
- DJ Yonny
American producer and dj.
- Matthew Christian
American record-holder and world-class swimmer who was born with no hands or feet.
- Harshad Chopra
- David Navarro Brugal
- Suchao Nutnum
- Masahiro Okamoto
- Manuel Olmedo
- Amiria Rule
- Axel Bellinghausen
- Giannīs Geōrgalīs
- Erlend Holm
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
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Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 9 days old,
or 2136 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14955 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1983?
There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1983.
May 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1983:
- Lenox Hewitt
Lenox Hewitt was a talented actor who appeared in numerous stage productions and films during the mid-20th century.
- Mona Vangsaae
- Alfred Fabre-Luce
- Victor Halperin
- Salvato Cappelli
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1983:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1983:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1983:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 17, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
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 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Delta Star
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Missy Moonbeam, a prostitute, falls from the Wonderland Hotel's roof. In her diary, she also includes the number for Caltech, America's most prestigious scientific institution.
Heartburn
By: Nora Ephron
Can you write a hilarious novel about the end of a perfect marriage? The answer to this question is yes if Nora Ephron is the author.
Growing Up
By: Russell Baker
This Pulitzer Prize-winner "is the saddest, most funny, most tragical, and yet the best picture of coming to age in the U.S.A. during the Depresson years, World War II."
Master of the Game
By: Sidney Sheldon
KATE BLACKWELL: Who is she? She is the symbol for success. A beautiful woman who turned her inheritance into an international conglomerate. She was awarded a special place among the rich and famous.
The Color Purple
By: Alice Walker
The Color Purple is now a Broadway musical. It won the Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for the National Book Award. Alice Walker has been acclaimed as an international star.
May 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 17, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Doctor Who: The First Adventure
Chuckie Egg
Enchanter
Angler
The Institute
Who was the US President on May 17, 1983?
On May 17, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1983?
On May 17, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1983?
On May 17, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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.
