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February 26, 1983 was the 57th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 26, 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 26, 1983, who was born and died on February 26, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 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 26th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1983?
- February 26, 1983: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1983?
- February 26, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1983?
What day of the week was February 26, 1983?
February 26, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 57th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1983 can also be written as 2/26/1983 in the US and as 26/2/1983 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1983:
- Shortwave pirate radio usa (wellsville, ny) begins transmission
- Michael jackson's thriller album goes to number one on chart and stays there for 37 weeks.
February 26, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1983 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:57 pm and setting at 07:04 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 26, 1983?
Famous people born on February 26, 1983:
- Pepe Carvalho
Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Beşiktaş.
- Pepe
Brazilian-portuguese footballer.
- Jerome Harrison
American football player.
- Kepler Pepe
Soccer player.
- Kara Monaco
American actress and model.
- Pepe (footballer born 1983)
- Mikael Yourassowsky
- Ilenia Sancassani
- Sergej Bykov
- Floris Evers
- Astor Henríquez
- Marco Lazaga
- Yamna Lobos
- Erin McLeod
- Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 41 years 1 month old,
or 493 months and 24 days old,
or 2146 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15028 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 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 26, 1983?
There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1983.
February 26, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1983:
- Gaston Tschirren
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1983:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1983:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 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 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1983 was Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 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:
- Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
- Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon
- Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
February 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 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:
- Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
- Men At Work - Down Under
- The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
- Tears For Fears - Change
February 26, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 26, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 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:
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
- Debarge - I Like It
- The Gap Band - Outstanding
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Fall In Love With Me
- Lionel Richie - You Are
February 26, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tender Mercies
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Bruce Beresford
Starring: Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley
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
Curtains
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Richard Ciupka
Starring: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson, Anne Ditchburn
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 26, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Scott Roberts
The Family Tree
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Vivi Friedman
Treasure Hunt
Release year: 1982
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
The Renegades
Release year: 1983
Country: United States of America
High Performance
Release year: 1983
Country: United States of America
February 26, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Valley Of Horses
By: Jean M. Auel
This extraordinary journey into the distant past takes us back to the amazing mysteries of The Clan of the Cave Bear's exotic, primeval world, and to Ayla now a young, brave woman.
Foundation'S Edge
By: Isaac Asimov
The bitter and costly war between the Foundations was finally over. The First Foundation's scientists had won; now they return to Hari
Emerald
By: Phyllis A. Whitney
In this romantic suspense novel, an Edgar Award winner, a woman travels to Palm Springs to spend time with her great-aunt.
Mistral'S Daughter
By: Judith Krantz
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.
Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery
By: Femmy DeLyser
Fonda's personal trainer, DeLyser (pre-birth of Troy in 1973), later joined Jane's Workout studios as a teacher of breathing exercises for pregnant women.
February 26, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Frogrun!
The Island
A.D. 2083
Congo Bongo
Infidel
Who was the US President on February 26, 1983?
On February 26, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1983?
On February 26, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1983?
On February 26, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
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.
