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May 21, 1983 was the 141st day of the year 1983, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 21, 1983, who was born and died on May 21, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let's Dance by David Bowie), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Shades Of Darkness) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1983?
- May 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1983?
- May 21, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1983?
What day of the week was May 21, 1983?
May 21, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1983 can also be written as 5/21/1983 in the US and as 21/5/1983 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1983:
- Bang the drum all day by todd rundgren hits #63
- Challenger moves to vandenberg afb, for mating for sts-7 mission
- 109th preakness: donald miller jr on deputed testamony wins in 1:55.4.
May 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 03:35 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1983.
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Who was born on May 21, 1983?
Famous people born on May 21, 1983:
- N. T. Rama Rao, Jr.
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- Temisha Mitchell
Journalist specializing in political reporting and analysis.
- Dalessandro Diamanti
Dalessandro Diamanti is an Italian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.
- Kyriana Stewart
Renowned for her insightful analysis on international relations.
- Alette Wiersma
Dutch professional cyclist known for her achievements in road racing.
- Michaela McManus
Michaela mcmanus is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'one tree hill' and 'the vampire diaries'.
- Halley Kleinsmith
Professional triathlete who has excelled in various competitions.
- Deidson Araújo Maia
Brazilian footballer.
- Līga Dekmeijere
Latvian tennis player.
- Veloso
Brazilian footballer.
- Brandi Maxiell
Reality star.
- Deidson Maia
Brazilian footballer.
- Kate Hall (singer)
- Jean-Baptiste Marteau
- Adrian Nalați
- Leva Bates
- Kaori Shimizu
- Luca Azzolini
- Jasper Johnson
- Giuseppe Aquaro
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 3 days old,
or 2135 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14949 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 21, 1983?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1983.
May 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1983:
- Kenneth Clark
Prominent art historian and museum director.
- Finn Einar Mortensen
Composer dies at 61.
- Eric Hoffer
- Mariano Pintus
- Boris Stepancev
- Luciano Cilio
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1983:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1983:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1983:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Bowie - Let's Dance
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
- Men At Work - Overkill
- Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
May 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Spandau Ballet - True
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Heaven 17 - Temptation
- The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
- Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight
May 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
- The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
- New Edition - Candy Girl
- Mtume - Juicy Fruit
May 21, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
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
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
WarGames
Release year: 1983
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood, Dabney Coleman
Country: United States of America
Cross Creek
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Peter Coyote, Dana Hill
May 21, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Shades of Darkness
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Ian Adema
No Excuses
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio
The Time of Your Life
Release year: 1983
Directed by: H.C. Potter
Dream House
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Miyuki
Release year: 1983
Directed by: LLC RSquaredFilms
May 21, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 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
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.
The Summer Of Katya
By: Trevanian
Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent graduate of medical school, arrives in Salies, France, to help the village physician.
Working Out
By: Charles Hix
Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.
Voice Of The Heart
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Katharine Tempest is a woman of unwavering passion and legendary allure. She rose from the obscurity to become one among the most sought-after actresses in her generation.
May 21, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Alchemist
Bomb Alley
Bank Heist
The Institute
Jr. Pac-Man
Who was the US President on May 21, 1983?
On May 21, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1983?
On May 21, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1983?
On May 21, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 1983?
May 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
