What happened on Saturday July 23, 1983?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1983:

• Black July: Devastating Ethnic Riots in Sri Lanka A tragic communal riot erupted in Sri Lanka, marking a critical turning point in the country's ethnic conflict. Anti-Tamil violence resulted in the massacre of over 1,000 Tamil civilians, widespread property destruction, and the displacement of approximately 400,000 Tamils who fled to neighboring Tamil Nadu, India, and other countries. This pogrom effectively triggered the prolonged and brutal Sri Lankan Civil War.
• Gimli Glider: Miraculous Air Canada Emergency Landing Air Canada Flight 143 ran out of fuel mid-flight due to a calculation error and successfully glided to an emergency landing at an abandoned airstrip in Gimli, Manitoba. The pilots managed to land the Boeing 767 without engine power, saving all 69 passengers and crew members in an extraordinary display of aviation skill.
• Deadly Mudslide in Shimane Prefecture, Japan A catastrophic natural disaster struck western Shimane prefecture in Japan, characterized by heavy rainfall and a massive mudslide that resulted in 117 fatalities. The event highlighted the destructive potential of extreme weather conditions and geological instability in the region.

Events in 1983

July 23, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1983

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1983

July 23, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 204th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1983 can also be written as 7/23/1983 in the US and as 23/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1983 in July 1983 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1983:

• Aaron Peirsol

  Olympic gold medalist and world record-holding backstroke swimmer who competed for the United States.

• Rebecca Cartwright

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1983:

• Georges Auric

  French composer (b. 1899).

• Eraldo Miscia

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
3. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
4. Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
5. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

July 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Rod Stewart - Baby Jane
2. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
3. Freeez - IOU
4. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling
5. Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow

July 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
2. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
3. George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
4. The Whispers - Keep On Lovin' Me
5. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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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 23, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 05:07 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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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 1983

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Someone born on July 23, 1983 is:

41 years 9 months old,

or 501 months and 21 days old,

or 2181 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15271 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 23, 1983.

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