Friday May 20, 1983: on this day

May 20, 1983 was the 140th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 20, 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 May 20, 1983, who was born and died on May 20, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let's Dance by David Bowie), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Shades Of Darkness) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 20, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1983:

  • Larry holmes beats tim witherspoon in 12 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
  • Michael dokes and mike weaver fight to a draw in 15 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
  • First publications of the discovery of the hiv virus that causes aids in the journal science by a team of french scientists including françoise barré-sinoussi, jean-claude chermann, and luc montagnier.
  • Church street bombing: a car bomb planted by umkhonto we sizwe explodes on church street in south africa's capital, pretoria, killing 19 people and injuring 217 others.

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May 20, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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May 20, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on May 20, 1983?


Famous people born on May 20, 1983:

  • Delancey Walker

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter with exceptional speed and agility.

  • Anacarolina Oliva

    Popular Mexican singer with a unique vocal style and stage presence.

  • Delrae Smith

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Rexine Alley

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Khalin Kapoor

    Khalin Kapoor is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Zomato, a leading food delivery and restaurant discovery platform in India.

  • Jennise Gonzalez

    Jennise Gonzalez is the founder and CEO of a successful tech startup that develops innovative software solutions for the healthcare...

  • Simara Bueno

    Renowned Brazilian soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Adedamola Ogunwusi

    Prominent figure in Nigerian politics, focusing on youth empowerment.

  • Dajuana Dale

    Talented soccer player who achieved great success in the sport.

  • Shekira Tanaka

    Shekira Tanaka is a Japanese entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce platform focused on sustainable and ethical products.

  • Lashika Fernandez

    Lashika Fernandez is a successful Brazilian entrepreneur who founded a thriving e-commerce platform.

  • Rayette Jones

    Accomplished track and field athlete who set multiple records in her career.

  • Jenevie Fitzgerald

    Jenevie Fitzgerald is a respected columnist known for her insightful commentary on social and political issues.

  • Avamae Takahashi

    Avamae Takahashi is a successful entrepreneur who founded a innovative technology company that has disrupted its industry.

  • Lavida Takahashi

    Lavida Takahashi is an entrepreneur who founded a successful technology company focused on renewable energy solutions.

  • Nickola Kuscevic

    Acclaimed sculptor recognized for his innovative use of materials and forms in his artworks.

  • Latanja Rivers

    WNBA champion known for her scoring ability.

  • Symia Takahashi

    Symia Takahashi is the founder and CEO of a successful social enterprise that provides affordable housing solutions in underserved...

  • Nakima Tanaka

    Nakima Tanaka is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and grown several businesses in the technology and e-commerce sectors.

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 8 days old,

or 2131 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14923 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 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 May 20, 1983?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

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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May 20, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1983:

  • Gladyes Porter

    Renowned American painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Clair Bee

    Clair Bee was a renowned basketball coach known for his success in college basketball.

  • Prithipal Singh
  • Aleksandr Žirov
  • Erik Johansson
  • Harvey Gaylord
  • Alejandro De Michele (28)

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1983:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1983:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1983:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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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.

May 20, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let's Dance youtube
  2. - Beat It youtube
  3. - Flashdance...What A Feeling
  4. - Overkill
  5. - 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.

May 20, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - True
  2. - Candy Girl
  3. - Temptation
  4. - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 20, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Beat It youtube
  2. - Save The Overtime (For Me)
  3. - Between The Sheets
  4. - Candy Girl
  5. - Juicy Fruit

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May 20, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 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

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

WarGames

WarGames

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood, Dabney Coleman

Country: United States of America

Cross Creek

Cross Creek

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Peter Coyote, Dana Hill

May 20, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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:

Shades of Darkness

Shades of Darkness

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Ian Adema

No Excuses

No Excuses

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 1983

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Miyuki

Miyuki

Release year: 1983

Directed by: LLC RSquaredFilms

May 20, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The F-Plan Diet by Audrey Eyton

The F-Plan Diet

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246 pages Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1st Edition (December 12, 1988). Language: English. The diet Family Circle calls "remarkably effective, healthy" is the biggest diet breakthrough in decades.

The Love You Make by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines

The Love You Make

By:

This is the bestseller national that Newsday called "the most authoritative, candid and honest look yet at the personal lives...of this often-scrutinized"

The Valley Of Horses by Jean M. Auel

The Valley Of Horses

By:

This extraordinary journey into the distant past takes us back to the amazing mysteries of The Clan of the Cave Bear's exotic, primeval world, and to Ayla now a young, brave woman.

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 …

One To One by Theodore Isaac Rubin

One To One

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The Politics of Money Money is today's most powerful symbol. Are you and your partner clear on what this really means?

May 20, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Birds and the Bees II: Antics

The Birds and the Bees II: Antics

Platform: Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Bug-Byte

Cassette 50

Cassette 50

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Dragon 32, Oric 1, Oric Atmos, Vic 20, ZX81, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Cascade Games Ltd

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Game box front cover art

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: 2D overhead shooter

Publisher: Parker Brothers

Dragonriders of Pern

Dragonriders of Pern

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Epyx

Dandy

Dandy

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: dungeon crawl, action-adventure game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

history

Who was the US President on May 20, 1983?

On May 20, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1983?

On May 20, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1983?

On May 20, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. 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 May 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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 May 1983?

May 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1983 calendar looked like.

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