What happened on Thursday May 19, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1983:

• NASA Launches Intelsat V Communication Satellite NASA successfully launched the Intelsat V communication satellite, advancing global telecommunications infrastructure and satellite technology capabilities.
• Jean Rey: European Commission President Dies Jean Rey, a prominent Belgian politician who served as President of the European Commission, passed away. Born in 1902, Rey was a significant figure in early European integration efforts.
• Paul Newman Launches Newman's Own Spaghetti Sauce Actor and philanthropist Paul Newman officially launches his commercial spaghetti sauce at Keens Chop House in New York, marking the expansion of his successful Newman's Own food brand.
• Weird Al Yankovic Performs at Wax Museum Comedic musician Weird Al Yankovic gives a live performance at the Wax Museum in Washington DC, early in his career of musical parodies.
• Jessica Fox Born Jessica Fox, a British actress, is born on this date.
• Eve Angel Born Eve Angel, a Hungarian model, is born on this date.

Events in 1983

May 19, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 1983

Newspapers from 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 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1983:

• Michael Che

  Michael Che is a prominent American comedian, writer, and television personality best known as a co-anchor of Saturday Night Live's Weekend...

• H Olliver Twisted
• Rhatha Phongam

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1983:

• Jean Rey

  Jean Rey was a prominent Belgian lawyer and politician who served as the second President of the European Commission, playing a significant...

• Enrico Bonessa
• Walther Stennes

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on May 19th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 19th 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1983

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Someone born on May 19, 1983 is:

41 years 11 months old,

or 503 months and 25 days old,

or 2190 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15336 days old,

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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.

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