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see horoscope and birth chart for May 20, 1983What happened on Friday, May 20, 1983?
About May 20th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: In May 1983, researchers at the Pasteur Institute in France, led by Luc Montagnier and Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, isolated a new retrovirus from lymph node biopsies of patients with AIDS symptoms. They named it lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV). This discovery was pivotal in identifying HIV as the cause of AIDS, a finding later confirmed by Robert Gallo's team in the United States in 1984.
- Day of the week: May 20th, 1983 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Let's Dance by David Bowie
- #1 UK song: True by Spandau Ballet
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- May 20, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 20, 1983?
- Who was born on May 20, 1983?
- May 20, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 20, 1983?
- Back in 1983
May 20, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 1983:
- HIV identified as cause of AIDS In May 1983, researchers at the Pasteur Institute in France, led by Luc Montagnier and Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, isolated a new retrovirus from lymph node biopsies of patients with AIDS symptoms. They named it lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV). This discovery was pivotal in identifying HIV as the cause of AIDS, a finding later confirmed by Robert Gallo's team in the United States in 1984. source: pasteur.fr
- First publication identifying HIV as cause of AIDS On May 20, 1983, Luc Montagnier and his team at the Pasteur Institute published a groundbreaking paper in the journal Science, identifying a new retrovirus, later named HIV, as the cause of AIDS. This discovery marked a pivotal moment in understanding the disease and laid the foundation for subsequent research and treatment developments. source: pasteur.fr
- Church Street bombing in Pretoria On May 20, 1983, a car bomb exploded outside the South African Air Force headquarters in Pretoria, killing 19 people, including the two perpetrators, and injuring 217 others. The attack was carried out by uMkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress, and was authorized by ANC President Oliver Tambo as a retaliatory measure against South African military actions in neighboring countries. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Larry Holmes retains WBC heavyweight title against Tim Witherspoon On May 20, 1983, Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight title against Tim Witherspoon in a bout dubbed "The Crown Affair." Holmes won by split decision, with judges scoring the fight 118-111 and 115-113 in his favor, while one judge scored it 115-114 for Witherspoon. The decision was controversial, with many spectators believing Witherspoon deserved the victory. source: washingtonpost.com
- Steve Carlton Baseball Milestone Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton surpassed Walter Johnson's record, achieving the second-most strikeouts in Major League Baseball history.
- Heavyweight Boxing Draw Michael Dokes and Mike Weaver fought to a 15-round draw in a competitive heavyweight boxing championship match.
May 20, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 20, 1983?
Who was born on May 20, 1983?
Famous people born on May 20, 1983:
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Michael CheComedian, writer, and 'Saturday Night Live' Weekend Update co-anchor known for his sharp political humor.
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N T Rama Rao JrProminent Indian film actor from Telugu cinema, known for his versatile roles and popularity in South Indian film industry.
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Michaela McManusAmerican actress known for her roles in television series like 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'One Tree Hill'.
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Piru Sáez
May 20, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
May 20, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 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 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- 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 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Spandau Ballet - True
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Heaven 17 - Temptation
- The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
- Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight
May 20, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- 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 20, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 20, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:35 pm and setting at 03:08 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 20, 1983 is:
43 years 2 months old,
or 518 months and 17 days old,
or 2254 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15784 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1983?
There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 20th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 20, 1983.
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