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see horoscope and birth chart for February 22, 1983What happened on Tuesday, February 22, 1983?
About February 22nd, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 22, 1983, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a federal buyout of Times Beach, Missouri, after confirming that the town was heavily contaminated with dioxin, a toxic compound. The buyout, estimated at $33 million, aimed to relocate all residents and businesses to ensure public safety.
- Day of the week: February 22nd, 1983 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin
- #1 UK song: Too Shy by Kajagoogoo
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- February 22, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 22, 1983?
- Who was born on February 22, 1983?
- February 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- February 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- February 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 22, 1983?
- Back in 1983
February 22, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 22, 1983:
- EPA announces buyout of Times Beach residents due to dioxin contamination On February 22, 1983, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a federal buyout of Times Beach, Missouri, after confirming that the town was heavily contaminated with dioxin, a toxic compound. The buyout, estimated at $33 million, aimed to relocate all residents and businesses to ensure public safety. source: epa.gov
- Vladimir Salnikov sets 1500-meter freestyle world record On February 22, 1983, Soviet swimmer Vladimir Salnikov set a new world record in the 1500-meter freestyle with a time of 14:54.76 at the Soviet Winter Swimming Championships, surpassing his previous record of 14:56.35. source: upi.com
- Moose Murders opens and closes on Broadway on the same night On February 22, 1983, 'Moose Murders' opened and closed on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The play, written by Arthur Bicknell, was a notorious flop, with critics and audiences panning its convoluted plot and poor execution. It is now widely considered the standard of awfulness against which all Broadway failures are judged. source: history.com
- Sir Adrian Boult passes away Sir Adrian Boult, a prominent English conductor known for his work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, died on February 22, 1983, at the age of 93. He was a leading interpreter of English music and played a significant role in promoting works by composers such as Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Edward Elgar. source: westminster-abbey.org
- Kamal Tiwari Birth Kamal Tiwari, known as 'the great chatter', was born on this date. Limited information is available about this individual.
- Miro Demirbago A common person named Miro Demirbago was noted on this date. No significant details are available.
February 22, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1983
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What day of the week was February 22, 1983?
February 22, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 22, 1983 can also be written as 2/22/1983 in the US and as 22/2/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 22, 1983?
Famous people born on February 22, 1983:
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J JRContemporary artist known for innovative and groundbreaking artistic work.
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Iliza ShlesingerPopular American comedian who won Last Comic Standing and is known for her stand-up comedy specials.
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Margherita MissoniItalian fashion designer from the renowned Missoni family, known for their distinctive knitwear and textile designs.
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February 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 22, 1983:
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Romain MaesRomain Maes was a prominent Belgian professional cyclist who competed during the 1930s and early 1940s.
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Adrian BoultEnglish conductor (b. 1889).
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Elsa Merlini![Charles Gairdner]()
Charles Gairdner
February 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 22, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1983 was Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
- Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
- Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon
- Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
February 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
- Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
- Men At Work - Down Under
- The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
- Tears For Fears - Change
February 22, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Debarge - I Like It
- The Gap Band - Outstanding
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Fall In Love With Me
- Lionel Richie - You Are
February 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 22, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 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 birthFebruary 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 22, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 12:18 pm and setting at 03:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.
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Someone born on February 22, 1983 is:
43 years 5 months old,
or 521 months and 14 days old,
or 2267 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15870 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1983?
There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 22nd 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 22, 1983.
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The history attached to February 22, 1983 includes EPA announces buyout of Times Beach residents due to dioxin contamination, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 22, 1983 included “Baby, Come To Me” by Patti Austin, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 22, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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