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see horoscope and birth chart for December 23, 1983What happened on Friday, December 23, 1983?
About December 23rd, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 23, 1983, the journal 'Science' published a seminal paper titled 'Nuclear Winter: Global Consequences of Multiple Nuclear Explosions,' co-authored by Richard P. Turco, O. Brian Toon, Thomas P. Ackerman, James B. Pollack, and Carl Sagan. This study introduced the concept of nuclear winter, proposing that a large-scale nuclear war could inject massive amounts of smoke and soot into the atmosphere, leading to a significant global temperature drop and prolonged darkness, thereby threatening all life on Earth.
- Day of the week: December 23rd, 1983 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Say Say Say by Paul McCartney
- #1 UK song: You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- December 23, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 23, 1983?
- Who was born on December 23, 1983?
- December 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 23, 1983?
- Back in 1983
December 23, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 1983:
- First scientific report on nuclear winter published in 'Science' journal On December 23, 1983, the journal 'Science' published a seminal paper titled 'Nuclear Winter: Global Consequences of Multiple Nuclear Explosions,' co-authored by Richard P. Turco, O. Brian Toon, Thomas P. Ackerman, James B. Pollack, and Carl Sagan. This study introduced the concept of nuclear winter, proposing that a large-scale nuclear war could inject massive amounts of smoke and soot into the atmosphere, leading to a significant global temperature drop and prolonged darkness, thereby threatening all life on Earth. source: washingtonpost.com
- Colin Middleton, Irish artist and surrealist, dies at 73 Colin Middleton, a prominent Irish painter known for his surrealist landscapes and figure paintings, passed away on December 23, 1983, in Belfast. Born in 1910, Middleton was recognized for his unique artistic vision and contributions to modernist art in Ireland. source: en.wikipedia.org
December 23, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1983
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What day of the week was December 23, 1983?
December 23, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1983 can also be written as 12/23/1983 in the US and as 23/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 23, 1983?
Famous people born on December 23, 1983:
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Hanley RamírezHanley Ramírez is a prominent Major League Baseball player who played for multiple teams, including the Miami Marlins, Boston Red Sox, and...
December 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
- Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
- Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
December 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
- The Flying Pickets - Only You
- Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
- David Essex - A Winter's Tale
- Slade - My Oh My
December 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Debarge - Time Will Reveal
- Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
- Kool & The Gang - Joanna
- Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
- Shannon - Let The Music Play
December 23, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 23, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 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 birthDecember 23, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1983 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 08:42 pm and setting at 11:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.
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Someone born on December 23, 1983 is:
42 years 7 months old,
or 511 months and 15 days old,
or 2224 weeks
or 15568 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1983?
There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 23, 1983.
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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 23, 1983, a 1983 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 23, 1983 includes First scientific report on nuclear winter published in 'Science' journal, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 23, 1983 included “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 23, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 23, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Hanley Ramírez, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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