What happened on Thursday November 17, 1983?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1983:

• Zapatista Army of National Liberation Founding The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) was founded in Mexico, marking a significant moment in the country's political and indigenous rights movement. This revolutionary group would later become prominent in advocating for indigenous communities' rights and social justice.
• Philadelphia Flyers NHL Winning Streak The Philadelphia Flyers achieved a remarkable milestone by winning their 13th consecutive NHL game, showcasing exceptional team performance and athletic prowess during the 1983 hockey season.
• La Tragedie de Carmen Theater Premiere La Tragedie de Carmen, an innovative opera adaptation, opened at the Beaumont Theater in New York City, beginning a successful 187-performance run that would showcase a unique interpretation of Bizet's classic opera.
• Harry Lloyd Birth Harry Lloyd, a notable British actor, was born on this date. Lloyd would later become known for his versatile acting roles in film, television, and theater.
• Checkers World Championship Retention Harm Wiersma successfully defended his title, retaining the Checkers World Championship and demonstrating exceptional strategic skill in the competitive board game arena.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1983

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1983

November 17, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 321st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1983 can also be written as 11/17/1983 in the US and as 17/11/1983 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1983 in November 1983 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1983:

• Viva Bianca

  Australian screenwriter and producer known in the entertainment industry.

• Christopher Paolini

  Renowned American author of the Inheritance Cycle fantasy novel series, which includes the famous book Eragon.

• Harry Lloyd

  English actor, producer, and screenwriter known for his work in film and television.

• Nick Markakis

  Professional American baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.

• Rocsi
• Ryan Braun
• Jodie Henry
• Kateřina Emmons
• Alessio Bolognani
• Iōannīs Mpourousīs
• Stjepan Poljak
• Angie Alexander
• Luís Alberto Silva dos Santos
• Jason Williams
• Eric Winston
• Rocsi Diaz
• Jonas Almtorp

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1983:

• Allan Carlsson
• Carlo Frassinelli
• Mariano Rossini

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on November 17th

November 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
2. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
3. Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
4. Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream
5. Quiet Riot - Cum On Feel The Noize

November 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1983 was Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
2. Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
3. Shakin' Stevens - Cry Just A Little Bit
4. Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance

November 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
2. Jennifer Holliday - I Am Love
3. Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
4. Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight
5. Debarge - Time Will Reveal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 04:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1983

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Someone born on November 17, 1983 is:

41 years 5 months old,

or 497 months and 27 days old,

or 2164 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15154 days old,

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 17, 1983.

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