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About February 20th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 20, 1983, Cale Yarborough secured his third Daytona 500 victory, driving a backup Pontiac LeMans after his primary car was destroyed in a qualifying crash. He overtook Buddy Baker on the final lap to clinch the win.
- Day of the week: February 20th, 1983 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin
- #1 UK song: Too Shy by Kajagoogoo
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- February 20, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 20, 1983?
- Who was born on February 20, 1983?
- February 20, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 20, 1983?
- Back in 1983
February 20, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1983:
- Cale Yarborough wins 1983 Daytona 500 On February 20, 1983, Cale Yarborough secured his third Daytona 500 victory, driving a backup Pontiac LeMans after his primary car was destroyed in a qualifying crash. He overtook Buddy Baker on the final lap to clinch the win. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Japan's Tenma X-ray Satellite Launch Japan's Tenma X-ray astronomy satellite, also known as ASTRO-B before launch, was successfully launched on February 20, 1983, at 05:10 UTC from the Kagoshima Space Center using an M-3S-3 rocket. Developed by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Tenma was designed to conduct high-resolution spectroscopy of X-ray emission from stars and observe gamma-ray bursts. It operated until November 1985, with its mission concluding on November 22, 1985. source: heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov
- Death of Fritz Köberle, Austrian-Brazilian physician Fritz Köberle, an Austrian-Brazilian physician and pathologist renowned for discovering the neurogenic mechanism of the chronic phase of Chagas disease, died on February 20, 1983, in Americana, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Roland Liboton Wins World Cross-Country Cycling Championship Roland Liboton became the world champion in cross-country cycling on February 20, 1983, showcasing exceptional skill and endurance in this challenging competitive cycling discipline.
February 20, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1983
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What day of the week was February 20, 1983?
February 20, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 51st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1983 can also be written as 2/20/1983 in the US and as 20/2/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 20, 1983?
Famous people born on February 20, 1983:
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February 20, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
February 20, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1983 was Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
- Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
- Men At Work - Down Under
- Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon
- Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut
- Toto - Africa
February 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
- Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
- Men At Work - Down Under
- The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
- Tears For Fears - Change
February 20, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Evelyn King - Betcha She Don't Love You
- The Gap Band - Outstanding
- Debarge - I Like It
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Fall In Love With Me
February 20, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 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 birthFebruary 20, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 01:35 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.
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Someone born on February 20, 1983 is:
43 years 5 months old,
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or 15860 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1983?
There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 20th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 20, 1983.
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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on February 20, 1983, a 1983 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to February 20, 1983 includes Cale Yarborough wins 1983 Daytona 500, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 20, 1983 included “Baby, Come To Me” by Patti Austin, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 20, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 20, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Justin Verlander, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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