Wednesday January 26, 1983: on this day

January 26, 1983 was the 26th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 26, 1983, who was born and died on January 26, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Under by Men At Work), movies (e.g. Videodrome, directed by David Cronenberg), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 26, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1983:

  • Dutch / british infrared satellite iras launched from california
  • Lotus 1-2-3 is released for ibm-pc-compatible computers.

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


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

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 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 January 26th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1983 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on January 26, 1983?


Famous people born on January 26, 1983:

  • Patricia Leclercq

    French murder victim.

  • Dimitri Szarzewski

    Dimitri szarzewski is a retired french rugby union player known for his successful career as a hooker, representing france in international...

  • Petri Oravainen

    Finnish footballer.

  • Eric Werner

    American ice hockey player.

  • Su Hwan Lee

    South korean footballer.

  • Ryan Rowland-Smith

    Australian baseball player.

  • Lee Su-hwan

    South korean kick-boxer.

  • Hong Kong (China)
  • Jensy Muñoz
  • Fisnik Nuhiu
  • Richard Phillips
  • Nikita Bell
  • Arturo Casado
  • Marek Čech
  • Michele Diomà
  • Martín Gómez
  • John Andreas Husøy
  • Lee Jae-jin
  • Shaun Maloney

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 3 days old,

or 2148 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15038 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 26, 1983?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

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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January 26, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1983:

  • Bear Bryant

    Iconic college football coach with numerous championships to his name.

  • Paul ''Bear'' Bryant

    American football coach (born 1913).

  • Leopoldo Valentini
  • Jan Gawronski
  • Del Rice
  • Werner Düttmann
  • Georges Bidault
  • Paul Bryant

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships.

  • Tomothy Barish

    Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.

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January 26, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1983:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1983:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 24th and January 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

January 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Under
  2. - Africa youtube
  3. - Sexual Healing
  4. - Dirty Laundry
  5. - 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.

January 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Save Your Love
  4. - A Winter's Tale
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 26, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Girl Is Mine
  2. - Put It In A Magazine
  3. - Are You Serious
  4. - Sexual Healing
  5. - Got To Be There

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January 26, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Videodrome

Videodrome

Release year: 1983

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky

Country: United States of America

Blue Thunder

Blue Thunder

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern

Country: United States of America

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Without a Trace

Without a Trace

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Stanley R. Jaffe

Starring: Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing

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

January 26, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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

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

January 26, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Space by James A. Michener

Space

By:

James A. Michener, a well-known chronicler of epic events in world history, tackles the most challenging subject of his career: Space, the last great frontier.

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

By:

Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

By:

Harold Kushner's 3-year-old son was diagnosed by a degenerative condition and told he would not live to his teens. This left him with one of the most difficult questions in life:

Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut

Deadeye Dick

By:

Kurt Vonnegut's satirical, funny and chillingly humorous look at the death or innocence is Deadeye Dick. An assortment of Vonnegutian horrors ensues, including a double murder, radioactivity fatality, and a decapitation.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook by William Kotzwinkle

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook

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Scholastic Book Services, 1982 First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 0590374085.

January 26, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jetpac

Jetpac

Platform: ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Commodore VIC-20

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Ultimate Play the Game

Apple Cider Spider

Apple Cider Spider

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

The Coveted Mirror

The Coveted Mirror

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Penguin Software

Exerion

Exerion

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

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Jaleco/Taito HAMSTER Corporation

Enduro

Enduro

Platform: Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade style racing

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1983?

On January 26, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1983?

On January 26, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1983?

On January 26, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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 January 1983?

January 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Wednesday January 26, 1983