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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1983What happened on Monday, October 17, 1983?
About October 17th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 17, 1983, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to Gérard Debreu for his incorporation of new analytical methods into economic theory and his rigorous reformulation of the theory of general equilibrium. Debreu's work provided mathematical foundations for the concept of market equilibrium, demonstrating how supply and demand balance in a competitive economy. His contributions have had a profound impact on economic theory, influencing the development of general equilibrium models and the application of mathematical techniques in economics.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1983 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler
- #1 UK song: Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- October 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1983?
- Who was born on October 17, 1983?
- October 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1983?
- Back in 1983
October 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1983:
- Gérard Debreu awarded Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences On October 17, 1983, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to Gérard Debreu for his incorporation of new analytical methods into economic theory and his rigorous reformulation of the theory of general equilibrium. Debreu's work provided mathematical foundations for the concept of market equilibrium, demonstrating how supply and demand balance in a competitive economy. His contributions have had a profound impact on economic theory, influencing the development of general equilibrium models and the application of mathematical techniques in economics. source: nobelprize.org
- Hong Kong currency pegged to US dollar established On October 17, 1983, Hong Kong officially pegged its currency, the Hong Kong dollar, to the US dollar. This decision was made to stabilize the economy during a period of uncertainty and has remained in place since then, providing a stable exchange rate that has influenced Hong Kong's financial landscape. source: bbc.com
- STS-9 mission rollback due to SRB nozzle issue On October 17, 1983, the Space Shuttle Columbia was rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) from Launch Pad 39A to address a problem with the left-hand solid rocket booster (SRB) nozzle. This marked the first rollback of a flight-ready Space Shuttle in the program's history. The issue was identified as excessive corrosion in the nozzle's lining, necessitating its replacement before the mission could proceed. source: aerotechnews.com
- Michelle Ang Birth Michelle Ang, an Australian actress, was born on October 17, 1983, who would later become known for her work in television and film.
October 17, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1983
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October 17, 1983: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Washington Redskins - Green Bay Packers : 47 - 48
What day of the week was October 17, 1983?
October 17, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1983 can also be written as 10/17/1983 in the US and as 17/10/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1983?
Famous people born on October 17, 1983:
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Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an acclaimed English actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and radio. She gained international recognition for her role as Jane Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything' and as Jyn Erso in the blockbuster film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' [bio]
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Michelle AngMichelle Ang is a New Zealand actress known for her roles in television series such as 'Neighbors,' 'The Tribe,' and for voicing Sabine Wren in 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch.' She has also received an Emmy nomination for her performance in the web series 'Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462.' [bio]
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Candice Boucher
October 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1983:
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Raymond AronRaymond Aron was a prominent French intellectual who significantly contributed to political sociology, liberal theory, and Cold War...
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Amadeo Ortega
October 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
- Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
- Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
- Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream
- Spandau Ballet - True
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
October 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
- Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
- David Bowie - Modern Love
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Howard Jones - New Song
October 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
- The Gap Band - Party Train
- Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
- Jennifer Holliday - I Am Love
October 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 04:45 pm and setting at 03:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 22, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1983.
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Someone born on October 17, 1983 is:
42 years 9 months old,
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or 15631 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1983?
There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1983.
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