Thursday February 24, 1983: on this day

February 24, 1983 was the 55th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 24, 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 February 24, 1983, who was born and died on February 24, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin), movies (e.g. Tender Mercies, directed by Bruce Beresford), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1983?


February 24, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1983 can also be written as 2/24/1983 in the US and as 24/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1983:

  • A special commission of the congress of the united states releases a report critical of the practice of japanese internment during world war ii.
  • Dow jones industrial average closes above 1100 mark for first time.
  • A special commission of the united states congress condemns the japanese american internment during world war ii.

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February 24, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 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 February 24th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 05:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Who was born on February 24, 1983?


Famous people born on February 24, 1983:

  • Sophie Howard

    Sophie howard is a british glamour model known for her appearances in men's magazines and tabloids.

  • Matt McGinley

    American drummer (gym class heroes and kill the frontman).

  • Ethan Morgan

    American vehicular homicide perpetrator.

  • Isabelle Ithurburu
  • Rémi Maréval
  • Mark McGivern
  • Russell Mwafulirwa
  • Tawny Newsome
  • Priscila Perales
  • Javier Pinola
  • Samantha Richards
  • Ross Schraeder
  • Jan Błachowicz
  • Marcin Stefański
  • Médine
  • Wesam al-Sous
  • Charlie Peprah
  • Marco Soia

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 4 days old,

or 2144 weeks

or 15008 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 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 February 24, 1983?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 24, 1983.

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February 24, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1983:

  • Reizel Bozyk

    Renowned Polish actress known for her stage and film performances.

  • Herbert Norman Howells

    Composer dies at the age of 90.

  • Eric Sundblad
  • Jacques Benoist-Méchin
  • Ken Keller
  • Agapito Marazuela

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 24th

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February 24, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 1983:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 24, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1983 was Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 24, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby, Come To Me
  2. - Shame On The Moon
  3. - Stray Cat Strut
  4. - Billie Jean youtube
  5. - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

February 24, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 24, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Shy
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Sign Of The Times
  4. - Change

February 24, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 24, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Billie Jean youtube
  2. - I Like It
  3. - Outstanding
  4. - Fall In Love With Me
  5. - You Are

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February 24, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley

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

Curtains

Curtains

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Richard Ciupka

Starring: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson, Anne Ditchburn

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

February 24, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

The Renegades

The Renegades

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

High Performance

High Performance

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

February 24, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Emerald by Phyllis A. Whitney

Emerald

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In this romantic suspense novel, an Edgar Award winner, a woman travels to Palm Springs to spend time with her great-aunt.

Crossings by Danielle Steel

Crossings

By:

The majestic Normandie sails across the Atlantic, despite rumors of war.

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

By:

Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Pearson, Durk, and Sandy Shaw

Mistral'S Daughter by Judith Krantz

Mistral'S Daughter

By:

Three generations of red-haired, stunning beauties were born to scandal and bred to be successful. They were bound to one extraordinary man, Julien Mistral, who was the painter, genius, and lover whose passions had captivated them all.

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Blue Highways

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Blue Highways, a landmark in American travel writing, is a memorable journey through our country's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon started his journey with a simple need to put something together.

February 24, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Molar Maul

Molar Maul

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Imagine Software

Earthly Delights

Earthly Delights

Platform: Apple II, PC Booter

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Datamost

Beyond the Tesseract

Beyond the Tesseract

Platform: TRS-80, MS-DOS, Atari ST

Genre: Surreal

Hoccer

Hoccer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Eastern Micro Electronics

Blue Max

Blue Max

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: action

Publisher: Synapse Software U.S. Gold

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Who was the US President on February 24, 1983?

On February 24, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1983?

On February 24, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1983?

On February 24, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 1983?

February 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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