What happened on Wednesday January 26, 1983?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1983:

• Launch of Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) The Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) was launched, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This was the first satellite telescope to comprehensively survey the sky using infrared technology. The mission resulted in groundbreaking discoveries, including the identification of six new comets and compelling evidence of planetary systems around stars like Vega and Fomalhaut.
• Legendary College Football Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant Dies Paul 'Bear' Bryant, one of the most iconic and successful college football coaches in American history, died at age 69 in Alabama. Known for his transformative leadership at the University of Alabama, Bryant won six national championships and was a pivotal figure in college football's development.
• Lotus 1-2-3 Software Release Lotus 1-2-3, a revolutionary spreadsheet software for IBM PC-compatible computers, was released. This program would become a cornerstone of business computing in the 1980s, significantly impacting productivity and data management.
• Seikan Tunnel Completion The Seikan Tunnel, an extraordinary engineering achievement, was completed after 12 years of construction. Connecting the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido in Japan, this underwater tunnel had been conceptualized since 1939 and represents a remarkable feat of infrastructure and geological engineering.
• Red Rain Phenomenon in the UK A unique meteorological event occurred where red rain fell across the United Kingdom. The phenomenon was caused by strong winds from the Sahara Desert lifting sand particles into the atmosphere, which then became incorporated into raindrops, giving them a distinctive reddish appearance.
• Death of Stjefen Kolcaj, American-Albanian Artist Stjefen Kolcaj, an American-Albanian artist who was born in 1913, passed away on this date. While details about his artistic work are limited, his life spanned a significant period of 20th-century art and cultural exchange.

Events in 1983

January 26, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1983

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1983

January 26, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 26th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1983 can also be written as 1/26/1983 in the US and as 26/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1983:

• Dimitri Szarzewski

  Dimitri Szarzewski is a retired French rugby union player who had a distinguished career as a hooker, representing France in numerous...

• Patricia Leclercq

  Patricia Leclercq was a young French murder victim tragically killed by serial offender Jean-Paul Leconte on July 8, 2002.

• Hong Kong (China)

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1983:

• Bear Bryant

  Paul 'Bear' Bryant was a legendary American college football coach who led the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to six national...

• Jan Gawronski

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on January 26th

January 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Men At Work - Down Under
2. Toto - Africa
3. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
4. Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
5. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine

January 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
4. David Essex - A Winter's Tale
5. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue

January 26, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1983 was The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
2. Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
3. Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Chaka Khan - Got To Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:33 pm and setting at 06:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Someone born on January 26, 1983 is:

42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 9 days old,

or 2205 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15440 days old,

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There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 26, 1983.

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