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see horoscope and birth chart for April 21, 1983What happened on Thursday, April 21, 1983?
About April 21st, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 21, 1983, the United Kingdom introduced a new 1-pound coin, replacing the previous 1-pound banknote. The coin was made of nickel-brass and featured a round shape, with designs representing the four constituent parts of the UK: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and England. It remained in circulation until October 15, 2017, when it was replaced by a 12-sided coin.
- Day of the week: April 21st, 1983 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners
- #1 UK song: Let's Dance by David Bowie
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- April 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 21, 1983?
- Who was born on April 21, 1983?
- April 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- April 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- April 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 21, 1983?
- Back in 1983
April 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 21, 1983:
- United Kingdom introduces new 1-pound coin On April 21, 1983, the United Kingdom introduced a new 1-pound coin, replacing the previous 1-pound banknote. The coin was made of nickel-brass and featured a round shape, with designs representing the four constituent parts of the UK: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and England. It remained in circulation until October 15, 2017, when it was replaced by a 12-sided coin. source: royalmint.com
- Jackie Presser elected president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters On April 21, 1983, Jackie Presser was elected president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, succeeding Roy Williams, who resigned after being convicted of conspiring to bribe a U.S. senator. Presser, a Cleveland-based union leader, pledged to lead the union in a progressive direction and address its image issues. His election was influenced by support from organized crime figures, including the Genovese crime family. source: upi.com
- Walter Slezak, actor, dies Walter Slezak, an Austrian-born actor known for his roles in German and Hollywood films, died on April 21, 1983, in Flower Hill, New York, at the age of 80. He reportedly took his own life due to health issues. source: en.wikipedia.org
April 21, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1983
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What day of the week was April 21, 1983?
April 21, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 111th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 21, 1983 can also be written as 4/21/1983 in the US and as 21/4/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 21, 1983?
Famous people born on April 21, 1983:
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Tarvaris JacksonNFL quarterback who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills during his professional football career.
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Tan FranceBritish fashion designer and television personality, best known for his role as the fashion expert on the popular Netflix series Queer Eye.
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Miranda KerrAustralian supermodel, Victoria's Secret Angel, and successful entrepreneur who founded the skincare brand KORA Organics.
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Sebastian IngrossoSwedish DJ and record producer, known for being part of the influential electronic dance music group Swedish House Mafia.
April 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 21, 1983:
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Walter SlezakAustrian-american actor and singer (b. 1902).
April 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 21, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1983 was Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
- Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Styx - Mr. Roboto
- Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
April 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know?
- Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind
- JoBoxers - Boxerbeat
- FR David - Words
April 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
- George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Champaign - Try Again
- The Whispers - Tonight
- Kashif - I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)
April 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.
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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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 21, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 03:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 1983.
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Someone born on April 21, 1983 is:
43 years 3 months old,
or 519 months and 22 days old,
or 2259 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15819 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1983?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 21st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 21, 1983.
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