What happened on Thursday October 20, 1983?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1983:

• Scientific Breakthrough: HIV Identified as Cause of AIDS Two independent scientific research papers were published conclusively proving that the retrovirus HIV is the cause of AIDS. This groundbreaking medical discovery was one of the most significant scientific events of 1983, providing crucial understanding of the emerging AIDS epidemic and paving the way for future research and potential treatments.
• IBM PC DOS Version 2.1 Released IBM released PC DOS Version 2.1, a significant update to its personal computer operating system that improved functionality and compatibility for early personal computers. This release represented an important milestone in the development of personal computing technology.
• Peter Dudley - British Actor Profile Peter Dudley, a British actor working in the entertainment industry during the 1980s.
• Alex Nackman - Musician Profile Alex Nackman, a musician, singer, and guitarist active in the music scene during the early 1980s.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1983

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1983

October 20, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1983 can also be written as 10/20/1983 in the US and as 20/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1983:

• Takayuki Yamada

  Takayuki Yamada is a prominent Japanese actor and singer who has gained significant recognition in Japanese cinema and television, known for...

• Alona Tal

  Alona Tal is an Israeli-American actress best known for her memorable roles in popular TV series like Supernatural and Veronica Mars,...

• Michel Vorm

  Michel Vorm is a Dutch professional footballer who has played as a goalkeeper for various clubs in the Netherlands and England, known for...

• Luis Saritama

  Luis Saritama is an Ecuadorian footballer who has played in various professional leagues, representing his country's football talent.

• Axelle Mugler
• Vincenzo Picardi

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1983:

• Merle Travis

  Merle Travis was a pioneering country and western musician who revolutionized guitar playing with his unique 'Travis picking' fingerstyle...

• Irene Sänger-Bredt
• Otto Aasen

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on October 20th

October 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
2. Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
3. Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream
4. Spandau Ballet - True
5. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)

October 20, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
2. Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
3. David Bowie - Modern Love
4. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
5. Howard Jones - New Song

October 20, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
2. Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
3. The Gap Band - Party Train
4. Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
5. Jennifer Holliday - I Am Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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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 20, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 06:42 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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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1983

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Someone born on October 20, 1983 is:

41 years 8 months old,

or 500 months and 5 days old,

or 2174 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15224 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 1983?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 20, 1983.

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