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May 22, 1983 was the 142nd day of the year 1983, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 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 May 22, 1983, who was born and died on May 22, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1983?
- May 22, 1983: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1983?
- May 22, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 22, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1983?
What day of the week was May 22, 1983?
May 22, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1983:
- Toronto blue jays' cliff johnson hits record 18th pinch hit homerun.
- Pat bradley wins lpga chrysler-plymouth charity golf tournament.
May 22, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 04:02 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 22, 1983?
Famous people born on May 22, 1983:
- Kanitra Barr
Accomplished track and field athlete with multiple records and medals.
- Natasha Kai
American soccer player who played for the US Women's National Team.
- Antara Ghosh
Antara Ghosh is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Antara Luxury River Cruises, a luxury river cruise company.
- Sumedha Jain
Sumedha Jain is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Pluss, a healthcare technology startup.
- Lina Ben Mhenni
Tunisian blogger known for her role in the Arab Spring.
- Jorden Taylor
Acclaimed poet with a unique style and voice.
- Mickaël Gelabale
Mickaël gelabale is a french professional basketball player known for his time in the nba and the french national team.
- Roger Schneider
Swiss speed skater.
- Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani
Saudi arabian footballer.
- Franco Niell
Argentine footballer.
- John Hopkins
American motorcycling racer.
- Niccolo Galli
He was an italian soccer player and a rising star.
- Zajko Zeba
- Viktar Zueŭ
- Kasper Klostergaard
- Žarko Lukić
- Waheed Abdul-Ridha
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 10 months old,
or 490 months and 27 days old,
or 2134 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14942 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 22, 1983?
There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1983.
May 22, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1983:
- Albert Claude
Belgian biologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899).
- Erna Scheffler
German lawyer and justice of the federal constitutional court (b. 1893).
- Maria Augusta di Anhalt
- Giacomo Samuele Mazzoli
- Silvio Federico Baridon
- Guido Bisori
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1983:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1983:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1983:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
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 22, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Salvador
By: Joan Didion
"Terror is the given place." El Salvador at its most gruesome height during civil war in 1982 is the place.
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.
Banker
By: Dick Francis
Tim Ekaterin, an investment banker, thought that arranging for the purchase of a champion horse was a sure thing. But he never gambled on becoming involved in murder.
The Youngest Science
By: Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas saw everything from the 1920s, when he was watching his father, a general physician who made housecalls and wrote prescriptions in Latin. To his time in medical school, and beyond, Lewis Thomas saw.
May 22, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 22, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cassette 50
Dolphin
Bear Bovver
Drol
The Activision Decathlon
Who was the US President on May 22, 1983?
On May 22, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1983?
On May 22, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1983?
On May 22, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
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.
