Friday July 22, 1983: on this day

July 22, 1983 was the 203rd day of the year 1983, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 22, 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 July 22, 1983, who was born and died on July 22, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Vacation, directed by Harold Ramis), TV series (e.g. Vom Webstuhl Zur Weltmacht) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 22, 1983?


July 22, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1983 can also be written as 7/22/1983 in the US and as 22/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

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July 22, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 1983:

  • Angels of brian downing error ends his record streak at 244 games
  • Browse newspapers headlines from July 22, 1983
  • Australian dick smith completes his solo circumnavigation in a helicopter.
  • Gimli glider: out of fuel, air canada flight 143 glides in to land in gimli, manitoba.
  • The black july communal riot occurs in sri lanka. these anti-sri lankan tamil riots leave between 400 and 3,000 tamils dead and millions of dollars worth of their property destroyed. this pogrom is the beginning of a deadly sri lankan civil war.
  • Heavy massive rain and mudslides at western shimane prefecture, japan, kill 117.

July 22, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 22, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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.

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Discover the planets positions on July 22nd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:59 pm and setting at 04:14 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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Who was born on July 22, 1983?


Famous people born on July 22, 1983:

  • Sharni Vinson
    Sharni Vinson

    Australian actress and dancer.

  • Jull Dodd

    Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.

  • Rokhaya Diallo

    Renowned basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Sou Seyama

    Renowned sumo wrestler from Japan.

  • Sajjad Anoushiravani

    Sajjad Anoushiravani is an accomplished wrestler from Iran.

  • Sacheen Sengupta

    Astrophysicist known for groundbreaking research in black holes.

  • Rashee Khurana

    Rashee Khurana is the co-founder and CEO of Healthians, a digital healthcare platform.

  • Altin Haxhi

    Professional boxer from Albania who has competed in international competitions.

  • Arsenie Todiras

    Moldovan singer (o-zone).

  • Vi Richter

    Vi Richter was a talented soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Laquita Wallace

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Nicole Kornher-Stace

    An award-winning poet and author of 'The Liminal People.

  • Carole Bouchard

    Carole Bouchard is a retired professional tennis player known for her powerful serve and aggressive playing style.

  • Krystina Alogbo

    Renowned sprinter who represented her country in multiple international competitions.

  • Fabio Porchat

    Brazilian comedian, actor, and talk show host who has also worked as a journalist.

  • Tempest Bradford

    British poet and playwright with a unique voice in contemporary literature.

  • Steven Jackson

    American football player.

  • Dries Devenyns

    Belgian cyclist.

  • Aldo de Nigris

    Mexican footballer.

  • Andreas Ulvo

    Norwegian pianist (eple trio).

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

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July 22, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 7 months old,

or 487 months and 26 days old,

or 2121 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14851 days old,

if you were born on July 22, 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 July 22, 1983?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 22, 1983.

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July 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1983:

  • Hara Tamiki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his modernist style.

  • Fortunato Orsi

    Fortunato Orsi was an Italian businessman who founded the Orsi Group, a major industrial conglomerate.

  • Rodolfo Llopis
  • Giuseppe Manzone
  • Darrell Silvera

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Adden Forbes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 22nd

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July 22, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 22, 1983:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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July 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  2. - Electric Avenue
  3. - Flashdance...What A Feeling
  4. - Never Gonna Let You Go
  5. - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

July 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Jane
  2. - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
  3. - IOU
  4. - Flashdance... What A Feeling
  5. - Moonlight Shadow

July 22, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 22, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 22, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Juicy Fruit
  2. - Flashdance...What A Feeling
  3. - Inside Love (so Personal)
  4. - Keep On Lovin' Me
  5. - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

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July 22, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 22, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Vacation

Vacation

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harold Ramis

Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid

Country: United States of America

Krull

Krull

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, Francesca Annis

Country: United States of America

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

Protectors of Universe

Protectors of Universe

Release year: 1983

July 22, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 22, 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:

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Release year: 1983

Moschops

Moschops

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jim Trainor

Shades of Darkness

Shades of Darkness

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Ian Adema

No Excuses

No Excuses

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio

Friday Night

Friday Night

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Starring: Rita Considine, Henry Cho

Country: United States of America

July 22, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 22, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Seduction Of Peter S. by Lawrence Sanders

The Seduction Of Peter S.

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The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

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Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

The Summer Of Katya by Trevanian

The Summer Of Katya

By:

Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent graduate of medical school, arrives in Salies, France, to help the village physician.

Growing Up by Russell Baker

Growing Up

By:

This Pulitzer Prize-winner "is the saddest, most funny, most tragical, and yet the best picture of coming to age in the U.S.A. during the Depresson years, World War II."

White Gold Wielder by Stephen R. Donaldson

White Gold Wielder

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Thomas Covenant understood that, despite his failure at the Isle of The One Tree he needed to return to The Land to fight.

July 22, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 22, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dishaster

Dishaster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Zimag

Cliff Hanger

Cliff Hanger

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Retro, Laserdisc video game, Interactive movie

Publisher: Stern

Magic Meanies

Magic Meanies

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: CDS Micro Systems

Crossbow

Crossbow

Platform: Arcade, iPhone, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari XE Game System, Commodore 64

Genre: Light-gun games

Publisher: Exidy, Atari, Mean Hamster Software

The Activision Decathlon

The Activision Decathlon

Platform: Atari 8-bit family, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on July 22, 1983?

On July 22, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1983?

On July 22, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1983?

On July 22, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. 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 July 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

Find out more about July 22nd

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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 July 1983?

July 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 1983 calendar looked like.

Friday July 22, 1983