What happened on Wednesday May 18, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1983:

• US Senate Immigration Law Reform The US Senate passed a landmark immigration reform bill, implementing an amnesty program that would provide legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants, representing a significant shift in US immigration policy.
• First Women Graduates at US Naval Academy In a historic milestone, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduated its first class of women, marking a significant breakthrough for gender equality in military education and service.
• Irish Government Crackdown on Pirate Radio In a significant media regulation move, the Irish government shut down Dublin's prominent pirate radio station, Radio Nova, as part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized broadcasting during the 1980s.
• Frank Aiken Biographical Note Remembrance of Frank Aiken, a notable Irish Foreign Minister born in 1898, who played significant roles in Irish politics during the mid-20th century.
• Vince Young Birth Birth of Vince Young, an American football player who would later play for the Tennessee Titans, marking the start of a future professional sports career.
• Gary O'Neil Birth Birth of Gary O'Neil, an English footballer who would go on to play for Portsmouth FC, beginning a career in professional soccer.

Events in 1983

May 18, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 18, 1983

Newspapers from May. 18, 1983

May 18, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1983 can also be written as 5/18/1983 in the US and as 18/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1983 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1983:

• Šamil' Asil'darov
• Javier Beltrán
• Michael Che
• Alejandro Da Silva
• Esperanza Gómez
• Iao Chio Kuok
• Moussa Kalisse
• Nadežda Kučer
• Rolf Kristian Larsen
• Sara Menghi
• Lee Miller
• Kiyofumi Nagai
• Gary O'Neil
• Jennifer Rockwell
• E.J. Rowland
• Margarita Žukova
• Raffaele Sannitz
• Rio Shimamoto
• Eric West
• Vince Young

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 18th

May 18, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 02:02 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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Someone born on May 18, 1983 is:

41 years 11 months old,

or 503 months and 26 days old,

or 2191 weeks

or 15337 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1983.

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