Sunday October 23, 1983: on this day

October 23, 1983 was the 296th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 23, 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 October 23, 1983, who was born and died on October 23, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Just Our Luck) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 1983?


October 23, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 296th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1983 can also be written as 10/23/1983 in the US and as 23/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

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October 23, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1983:

  • 14th nyc marathon won by rod dixon in 2:08:59
  • 400,000 demonstrate in brussels, against cruise missile
  • Suicide terrorist truck bomb kills 243 us personnel in beirut
  • Simultaneous suicide truck-bombings destroy both the french and the united states marine corps barracks in beirut, lebanon, killing 241 us servicemen, 58 french paratroopers and six lebanese civilians.
  • Lebanese civil war: the u.s. marines corps barracks in beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 u.s. military personnel. a french army barracks in lebanon is also hit that same morning, killing 58 troops.

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October 23, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - New York Jets : 27 - 21
  • Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 6
  • Cleveland Browns - Cincinnati Bengals : 21 - 28
  • Detroit Lions - Washington Redskins : 17 - 38
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Houston Oilers : 13 - 10
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October 23, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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.

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Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 10:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1983.

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Who was born on October 23, 1983?


Famous people born on October 23, 1983:

  • Sayaka Isoyama

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Jt Foxx

    Jt Foxx is a successful entrepreneur known for his coaching and business seminars.

  • Filippos Darlas

    Greek footballer.

  • Valentin Demyanenko

    Ukrainian-born azerbaijani canoeist.

  • Goldie Harvey

    Nigerian singer-songwriter (d. 2013).

  • Josh Strickland

    American singer and actor.

  • Matt Shultz

    Rock singer.

  • Justin Medlock
  • Jason Cunliffe
  • Li Furong
  • Ianis Zicu
  • Tomasz Chmielewski
  • Daniele Ronda

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 23rd

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October 23, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 5 months old,

or 485 months and 5 days old,

or 2109 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14767 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 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 October 23, 1983?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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

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

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October 23, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1983:

  • Jessica Savitch

    Of margate, new jersey, newscaster (nbc weekend), dies in car accident drowning at age 36 (born 1947).

  • Tamara Shayne

    Jolson story, actress, dies at 80 from a heart attack.

  • Luciano Cirri

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 1983:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
  2. - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
  3. - Islands In The Stream
  4. - True
  5. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  2. - They Don't Know
  3. - Modern Love
  4. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube
  5. - New Song

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 23, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube
  2. - Stop Doggin' Me Around
  3. - Party Train
  4. - Ain't Nobody
  5. - I Am Love

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October 23, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Papy fait de la résistance

Papy fait de la résistance

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jean-Marie Poiré

Starring: Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru, Roland Giraud, Gérard Jugnot

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

Hercules

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

The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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:

Just Our Luck

Just Our Luck

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Crystal Ellis

Love Connection

Love Connection

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Joseph L Leath

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On Wings Of Eagles by Ken Follett

On Wings Of Eagles

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This is the #1 International Bestseller in trade paperback. It includes 16 pages of photos. Ken Follett, number-one bestselling author, tells the compelling, true story about the 1979 Middle East hostage crisis.

Who Killed The Robins Family? by Thomas Chastain

Who Killed The Robins Family?

By:

As they look for clues to the murders of eight Robins family members, mystery lovers have the chance to uncover the killer and receive a cash prize.

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Heartburn

By:

Can you write a hilarious novel about the end of a perfect marriage? The answer to this question is yes if Nora Ephron is the author.

Out On A Limb by Shirley MacLaine

Out On A Limb

By:

This is her most controversial book, and it will be a classic. Shirley MacLaine is a controversial thinker, an actress of distinction, and a woman who has forged her own path.

Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins

Hollywood Wives

By:

They eat lunch at Ma Maison or the Bistro with salads and hot gossip. They cruise Rodeo Drive on their Mercedes and Rolls and turn shopping at Giorgio or Gucci into an art.

October 23, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marslander

Marslander

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Publisher: Acornsoft

M.U.L.E.

M.U.L.E.

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, IBM PCjr, MSX2, NES, PC-8801 MKII, Sharp X1, (ZX Spectrum collection)

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Exerion

Exerion

Platform: Arcade, MSX, NES, Sega SG-1000, Virtual Console, PS4(Arcade Archives)

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Jaleco/Taito HAMSTER Corporation

Infidel

Infidel

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Edutainment

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 1983?

On October 23, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1983?

On October 23, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1983?

On October 23, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. 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 October 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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 October 1983?

October 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1983 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 23, 1983