What happened on Thursday May 26, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1983:

• Devastating Sea of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the west coast of Honshu, Japan, causing extensive destruction. The earthquake triggered a massive tsunami with wave heights reaching up to 14 meters at Minehama. The disaster resulted in at least 104 fatalities, numerous injuries, and widespread damage to dwellings, roads, and vessels along the Japan Sea coast from southern Hokkaido to the Niigata area.
• NASA Launches EXOSAT Space Telescope NASA successfully launched the European X-ray Observatory Satellite (EXOSAT), an advanced space telescope designed to observe X-ray emissions from various celestial sources. This mission represented a significant advancement in astronomical research and space exploration capabilities.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons research and development programs.
• Space Shuttle Challenger Moves to Launch Pad The Space Shuttle Challenger was moved to the launch pad in preparation for the upcoming STS-7 mission, part of NASA's ongoing Space Shuttle program.
• 29th Walker Cup Golf Tournament The 29th Walker Cup international amateur golf competition concluded with the United States team defeating Great Britain and Ireland with a score of 13.5 to 10.5, showcasing the competitive spirit of amateur golf.
• LA Lakers Set NBA Playoff Free Throw Record The Los Angeles Lakers set an unusual NBA playoff game record by attempting the fewest free throws in a single game, highlighting a unique statistical anomaly in basketball history.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1983

Newspapers from May. 26, 1983

May 26, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 146th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1983 can also be written as 5/26/1983 in the US and as 26/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1983 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1983:

• Scott Disick

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• Demy de Zeeuw

  Demy de Zeeuw is a Dutch professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs including Ajax and AZ Alkmaar.

• Oliver Hermanus

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1983:

• Oleksandr Chira
• Camille Michielsen
• Raffaello Morghen
• Louise Weiss

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1983 was Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
2. David Bowie - Let's Dance
3. Michael Jackson - Beat It
4. Men At Work - Overkill
5. Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Spandau Ballet - True
2. New Edition - Candy Girl
3. Heaven 17 - Temptation
4. The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
5. Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1983 was Save The Overtime (For Me) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
2. Michael Jackson - Beat It
3. The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
4. New Edition - Candy Girl
5. Mtume - Juicy Fruit

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:18 pm and setting at 06:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1983.

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Someone born on May 26, 1983 is:

41 years 11 months old,

or 503 months and 18 days old,

or 2189 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15329 days old,

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

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

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