What happened on Tuesday May 17, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1983:

• Lebanon-Israel Withdrawal Agreement Israel, Lebanon, and the United States sign a comprehensive agreement outlining the staged withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in the region's complex geopolitical landscape.
• Mercury Pollution Revelation in Oak Ridge The U.S. Department of Energy declassified documents revealing the world's largest mercury pollution event in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with an estimated 4.2 million pounds (1.9 kilotons) of mercury contamination. The disclosure was made in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, bringing significant environmental concerns to public attention.
• New York Islanders Win Stanley Cup The New York Islanders clinched the Stanley Cup by sweeping the Edmonton Oilers in a decisive four-game series, demonstrating their hockey dominance during the 1982-1983 NHL season.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1983

Newspapers from 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 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1983:

• Harshad Chopra

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1983:

• Alfred Fabre-Luce
• Victor Halperin
• Salvato Cappelli

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on May 17th

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.

1. David Bowie - Let's Dance
2. Michael Jackson - Beat It
3. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
4. Men At Work - Overkill
5. 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.

1. Spandau Ballet - True
2. New Edition - Candy Girl
3. Heaven 17 - Temptation
4. The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
5. 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 music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Michael Jackson - Beat It
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
3. The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
4. New Edition - Candy Girl
5. Mtume - Juicy Fruit

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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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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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1983

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Someone born on May 17, 1983 is:

42 years and 12 days old,

or 504 months and 12 days old,

or 2193 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15353 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 17th 2026.

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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.

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