Wednesday October 19, 1983: on this day

October 19, 1983 was the 292nd day of the year 1983, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 19, 1983, who was born and died on October 19, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Just Our Luck) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 19th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 19, 1983?


October 19, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1983 can also be written as 10/19/1983 in the US and as 19/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

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October 19, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 1983:

October 19, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 19, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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 19, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 19th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 19, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 05:39 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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Who was born on October 19, 1983?


Famous people born on October 19, 1983:

  • Lusine Abgaryan

    Bestselling author of contemporary fiction novels.

  • Cara Santa Maria

    Cara Santa Maria is a neuroscientist and science communicator.

  • Rebecca Ferguson

    Swedish actress.

  • Andy Lonergan

    English footballer.

  • Julia Selepen

    Lithuanian figure skater.

  • Romain Dupuy

    French criminal and schizophreniac, chantal klimaszewski and lucette gariod, both hospital staff, was murdered on the night 17-18 december...

  • Rebecca Ferguson (actress)
  • Vladimir Gabulov
  • Joo Jong-hyuk
  • Tatu Lauslehto
  • Brenton Rickard
  • Su Huihuang
  • Dimit'ri T'at'anashvili
  • Jorge Valdivia
  • Adrie Visser
  • Zhang Xinxin
  • Alexander Meyer
  • Diego Banti
  • Clémence Beikes

Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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October 19, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 5 months old,

or 485 months

or 2108 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14762 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 19, 1983?

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 19, 1983.

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October 19, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 1983:

  • Maurice Bishop

    Maurice Bishop was a Grenadian revolutionary and Prime Minister known for leading the People's Revolutionary Government.

  • Albert Carel Willink

    At 83, painter (surrealist), dies.

  • Carmelo Marzano
  • Giulio Negri
  • Rezső Somlai
  • Carel Willink
  • Franco Miele
  • William Hornbeck
  • Jón Örn Jónasson

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th

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October 19, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 1983:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 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 19, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 19, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
  2. - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
  3. - Islands In The Stream
  4. - True
  5. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube

October 19, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 19, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  2. - They Don't Know
  3. - Modern Love
  4. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube
  5. - New Song

October 19, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 19, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube
  2. - Stop Doggin' Me Around
  3. - Party Train
  4. - Ain't Nobody
  5. - I Am Love

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October 19, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Papy fait de la résistance

Papy fait de la résistance

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jean-Marie Poiré

Starring: Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru, Roland Giraud, Gérard Jugnot

Zeder

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

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

The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid

Country: United States of America

October 19, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Just Our Luck

Just Our Luck

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Crystal Ellis

Love Connection

Love Connection

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Joseph L Leath

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Release year: 1983

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

October 19, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Peter Pan Syndrome by Dan Kiley

The Peter Pan Syndrome

By:

American men are facing a serious social-psychological problem: hundreds of thousands refuse to be men. Even though they are now adults, they cannot face their adult feelings.

August by Judith Rossner

August

By:

This bestseller was originally published in 1983 and is a captivating portrait of a young woman's experiences in psychotherapy.

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

By:

Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

Out On A Limb by Shirley MacLaine

Out On A Limb

By:

This is her most controversial book, and it will be a classic. Shirley MacLaine is a controversial thinker, an actress of distinction, and a woman who has forged her own path.

The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carre

The Little Drummer Girl

By:

The New York Times bestseller of A Delicate Truth, and Our Kind of Traitor, Ewan McGregor will star in the major motion picture. "You want the lion to catch you first tie the goat."

October 19, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Atom

Atom

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Strategy, Educational

Publisher: Tandy Corporation

Ghost Manor

Ghost Manor

Platform: Atari 2600, Vic-20

Genre: Action

Publisher: Xonox

Firebirds

Firebirds

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Softek

Manic Miner

Manic Miner

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Commodore 64, DOS, Dragon 32/64, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Mobile phones, MSX, Oric 1, SAM Coupé, MTX, PMD 85

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Bug-Byte (1983), Software Projects (1983) Amsoft (1985)

Bomberman

Bomberman

Platform: NEC PC-6001, NEC PC-8801, Sharp MZ-700, FM-7, ZX Spectrum, Famicom/NES, Family Computer Disk System, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, N-Gage

Genre: Arcade/Maze/Strategy

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; JP SystemSoft; NA/EU Nintendo; NA/EU Ubisoft; EU Sinclair Research (Spectrum, UK); AUS Mattel

history

Who was the US President on October 19, 1983?

On October 19, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1983?

On October 19, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 1983?

On October 19, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of October. 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 October 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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 October 1983?

October 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Wednesday October 19, 1983