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May 19, 1983 was the 139th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 19, 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 19, 1983, who was born and died on May 19, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 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 19th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1983?
- May 19, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1983?
- May 19, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 19, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1983?
What day of the week was May 19, 1983?
May 19, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 139th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1983 can also be written as 5/19/1983 in the US and as 19/5/1983 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1983:
- Weird al yankovic gives live performance at wax museum in washington dc
May 19, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:24 pm and setting at 02:37 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 19, 1983?
Famous people born on May 19, 1983:
- Crystol Takahashi
Crystol Takahashi is the founder and CEO of a successful sustainable fashion startup, known for her commitment to ethical and eco-friendly...
- Jessica Fox
English actress.
- Michael Che
American screenwriter and comedian.
- Eve Angel
Model and porn actress from hungary.
- H Olliver Twisted
- Rhatha Phongam
- Aniello Cutolo
- Roberta De Roberto
- Rubén Epitié
- Facundo Erpen
- Nicole Fessel
- Michela Coppa
- Christoph Ullmann
- Kyle Patrick Alvarez
- Katarina Andersson
- Bebé
- Charlotte Becker
- Alexandra Braun Waldeck
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 7 days old,
or 2136 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14953 days old,
if you were born on May 19, 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 19, 1983?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 19, 1983.
May 19, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1983:
- Jean Rey
Belgian lawyer and politician, 2nd president of the european commission (b. 1902).
- Enrico Bonessa
- Walther Stennes
- Giuseppe Izzo
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1983:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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 19, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 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 19, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 19, 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 19, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 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 19, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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 19, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
In Search Of Excellence
By: Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr
In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.
The Diet Center Program
By: Sybil Ferguson
This article explains the five-phase diet system that was pioneered by the Diet Centre, which boasts over 2300 centers in America, England, and Australia.
The Love You Make
By: Peter Brown and Steven Gaines
This is the bestseller national that Newsday called "the most authoritative, candid and honest look yet at the personal lives...of this often-scrutinized"
The Summer Of Katya
By: Trevanian
Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent graduate of medical school, arrives in Salies, France, to help the village physician.
May 19, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 19, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cassette 50
In Search of the Most Amazing Thing
Chuck Norris Superkicks
Harrier Attack
Krull
Who was the US President on May 19, 1983?
On May 19, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1983?
On May 19, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1983?
On May 19, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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.
