What happened on Friday May 20, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1983:

• HIV/AIDS Discovery Publication Groundbreaking scientific papers by Luc Montagnier and Robert Gallo were published in the journal Science, independently reporting the discovery of the virus responsible for causing AIDS. This publication was a critical milestone in understanding the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
• Church Street Bombing in Pretoria A devastating car bomb planted by UMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the armed wing of the African National Congress, exploded on Church Street in Pretoria, South Africa. The terrorist attack resulted in 19 fatalities and 217 injuries, marking a significant moment of violent resistance during the apartheid era.
• Larry Holmes Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Larry Holmes defeated Tim Witherspoon in a 12-round boxing match, successfully defending his heavyweight boxing title at the Dunes Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
• 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.

Events in 1983

May 20, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 20, 1983

Newspapers from May. 20, 1983

May 20, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 140th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1983 can also be written as 5/20/1983 in the US and as 20/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1983 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1983:

• Michael Che

  Comedian, writer, and 'Saturday Night Live' Weekend Update co-anchor known for his sharp political humor.

• N T Rama Rao Jr

  Prominent Indian film actor from Telugu cinema, known for his versatile roles and popularity in South Indian film industry.

• Michaela McManus

  American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'One Tree Hill'.

• Piru Sáez

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1983:

• Clair Bee

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on May 20th

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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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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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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1983

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Someone born on May 20, 1983 is:

41 years 11 months old,

or 503 months and 24 days old,

or 2190 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15335 days old,

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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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