What happened on Thursday July 21, 1983?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1983:

• End of Martial Law in Poland The Polish government officially terminated 19 months of martial law, marking a significant political transition. This event represented a crucial moment in Poland's struggle against communist control and was an important step towards democratic reforms during the Cold War era.
• Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded on Earth On this date, the lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth was documented at Vostok Station, Antarctica, plummeting to an extreme -89.2 degrees Celsius (-128.6 degrees Fahrenheit). This record-breaking measurement provides critical data for climate and meteorological research, highlighting the extreme environmental conditions of the Antarctic continent.
• US Announces Release of American Hostage The United States government confirmed the release of David Dodge, an American hostage, signaling a diplomatic breakthrough in the complex geopolitical tensions of the early 1980s Middle East.
• Eivør Pálsdóttir: Faroese Musical Artist Eivør Pálsdóttir, a renowned Faroese singer and composer, emerged as a significant cultural figure in the Nordic music scene. Known for her versatile musical style blending traditional folk with contemporary elements, she has gained international recognition for her unique vocal talents.

Events in 1983

July 21, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1983

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1983

July 21, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1983 can also be written as 7/21/1983 in the US and as 21/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1983 in July 1983 calendar

Famous people died on July 21, 1983:

• Veronika Bužinskaja

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on July 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
3. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
4. Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
5. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Rod Stewart - Baby Jane
2. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
3. Freeez - IOU
4. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling
5. Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
2. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
3. George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
4. The Whispers - Keep On Lovin' Me
5. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:04 pm and setting at 03:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1983

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Someone born on July 21, 1983 is:

41 years 9 months old,

or 501 months and 23 days old,

or 2181 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15273 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1983?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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

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

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