Friday January 21, 1983: on this day

January 21, 1983 was the 21st day of the year 1983, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 21, 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 January 21, 1983, who was born and died on January 21, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Under by Men At Work), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 21st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1983?


January 21, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 21st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1983 can also be written as 1/21/1983 in the US and as 21/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

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January 21, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1983:

  • Bollingen prize for poetry awarded to anthony e hecht.
  • Us president ronald reagan certifies el salvador human-rights abuses have decreased making country eligible for us military aid.

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January 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

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January 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 21st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Who was born on January 21, 1983?


Famous people born on January 21, 1983:

  • Svetlana Khodchenkova
    Svetlana Khodchenkova

    Russian actress.

  • Maryse Justin

    Professional wrestler who gained fame in WWE.

  • Ronnita Smith

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Maryse Ouellet

    Former WWE wrestler known for her in-ring skills and charismatic persona.

  • Moritz Volz

    German footballer.

  • Kelly VanderBeek

    Canadian alpine skier.

  • Francesca Segat

    Italian swimmer.

  • Asael Lubotzky

    Israeli physician, author and molecular biologist.

  • Álvaro Quirós

    Spanish golfer.

  • Marieke van den Ham

    Dutch water polo player.

  • Alex Acker

    American basketball player.

  • Peter Philipakos

    American/greek soccer player.

  • Victor

    Soccer player.

  • Niels de Ruiter

    Dutch darts player.

  • Rapsody

    American rapper.

  • Maryse

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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January 21, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 8 days old,

or 2149 weeks

or 15043 days old,

if you were born on January 21, 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 January 21, 1983?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1983.

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January 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1983:

  • Lamar Williams

    American bass player (the allman brothers band, seal level) (d. 1983).

  • Marian Mazur
  • Enzo Scaini
  • Ton Satomi
  • Felice Zappulla
  • Howard Clark
  • Antonio Siddi
  • Pierina Dealessi

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

  • Michael Duane
    Michael Duane

    Educationalist dies at the age of 81.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 21st

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January 21, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1983:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Under
  2. - The Girl Is Mine
  3. - Dirty Laundry
  4. - Sexual Healing
  5. - Africa youtube

January 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Save Your Love
  4. - A Winter's Tale
  5. - Electric Avenue

January 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1983 was The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 21, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Girl Is Mine
  2. - Put It In A Magazine
  3. - Are You Serious
  4. - Sexual Healing
  5. - Got To Be There

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January 21, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 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

Lianna

Lianna

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Sayles

Starring: Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson

Independence Day

Independence Day

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Robert Mandel

Starring: Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Frances Sternhagen, Cliff De Young

January 21, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 21, 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:

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

The A-Team

The A-Team

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

January 21, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon

Master of the Game

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KATE BLACKWELL: Who is she? She is the symbol for success. A beautiful woman who turned her inheritance into an international conglomerate. She was awarded a special place among the rich and famous.

Having It All by Helen Gurley Brown

Having It All

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You can have it all: Love Success Sex Money... Even if you're just starting Wi, by Brown, Helen Gurley

Goodbye, Mickey Mouse by Len Deighton

Goodbye, Mickey Mouse

By:

Deighton's historical fiction Goodbye Mickey Mouse vividly recalls wartime England. A group of American fighter pilots fly escort missions above Germany in the winter 1943-44. Among them is the reserved Captain

Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut

Deadeye Dick

By:

Kurt Vonnegut's satirical, funny and chillingly humorous look at the death or innocence is Deadeye Dick. An assortment of Vonnegutian horrors ensues, including a double murder, radioactivity fatality, and a decapitation.

Mistral'S Daughter by Judith Krantz

Mistral'S Daughter

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Three generations of red-haired, stunning beauties were born to scandal and bred to be successful. They were bound to one extraordinary man, Julien Mistral, who was the painter, genius, and lover whose passions had captivated them all.

January 21, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 21, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jet-Boot Jack

Jet-Boot Jack

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Commodore 64

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: English Software (UK) Datamost (US)

Gossip

Gossip

Platform: Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Art game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Jetpac

Jetpac

Platform: ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Commodore VIC-20

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Ultimate Play the Game

Computer Football Strategy Football Strategy

Computer Football Strategy Football Strategy

Platform: Commodore 64[2] Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Traditional sports (Arcade football)

Bank Heist

Bank Heist

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze

Publisher: 20th Century Fox

history

Who was the US President on January 21, 1983?

On January 21, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1983?

On January 21, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1983?

On January 21, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of January. 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 January 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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 January 1983?

January 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Friday January 21, 1983