What happened on Thursday, October 20, 1983?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1983:

• Peter Dudley, British actor known for 'Coronation Street', dies at 48 Peter Dudley, an English actor best known for portraying Bert Tilsley on ITV's 'Coronation Street', passed away on October 20, 1983, at the age of 48. He had been battling health issues, including a stroke and heart attacks, following legal troubles related to charges of gross indecency. Dudley had been a regular cast member on 'Coronation Street' from 1979 until his death. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1983

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

LIFE magazines from October 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 known for his diverse roles in film and television, particularly in Japanese pop culture and cinema. [bio]

• Alona Tal

  Alona Tal is an Israeli actress and singer best known for her roles in American television series such as 'Veronica Mars' and 'Supernatural'. Tal’s talent and versatility have earned her recognition in both Israeli and international entertainment industries. [bio]

• Michel Vorm

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• 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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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:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 14 days old,

or 2232 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15628 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 20th 2026.

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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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