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December 28, 1983 was the 362nd day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 28, 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 December 28, 1983, who was born and died on December 28, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Blue Thunder, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. Fynbos) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 1983?
- December 28, 1983: What happened on that day?
- December 28, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 1983?
- December 28, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 28, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 1983?
What day of the week was December 28, 1983?
December 28, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 1983 can also be written as 12/28/1983 in the US and as 28/12/1983 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 28, 1983:
- 72nd davis cup: australia beats sweden in melbourne (3-2).
- Warren cromartie signs three year us$2.5 million contract with yomiuri giants.
- Us says they will leave unesco on december 31, 1984.
- Dennis wilson, american drummer/singer (the beach boys), drowns at age 39 (born 1944).
December 28, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 28, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 28, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 1983 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:30 am and setting at 01:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.
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Who was born on December 28, 1983?
Famous people born on December 28, 1983:
- Mike He
Actor and model from taiwan.
- Aiko Nakamura
- Luciano Becchio
- Debatik Curri
- Flávia Delaroli
- John Fairbairn
- Jesús López
- Marvin Phillips
- Albert Riera Vidal
- Thomas Commisso
- Noé Alonzo
- Álvaro Antón
- Mike He (Hè Jūnxiáng (賀軍翔)
- Aiko Nakamura (中村藍子)
- Maria Niklińska
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
![Maggie Smith]()
Maggie SmithAn acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
![Denzel Washington]()
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
![Sienna Miller]()
Sienna MillerSienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
![John Legend]()
John LegendAward-winning musician and songwriter.
![Joe Manganiello]()
Joe ManganielloTv actor.
![Noomi Rapace]()
Noomi RapaceSwedish actress.
![Seth Meyers]()
Seth MeyersAmerican actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
![Vanessa Ferlito]()
Vanessa FerlitoAmerican actress.
![Nichelle Nichols]()
Nichelle NicholsAmerican actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
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December 28, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 3 months old,
or 483 months and 28 days old,
or 2104 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14729 days old,
if you were born on December 28, 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 December 28, 1983?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1983.
December 28, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1983:
![William Demarest]()
William DemarestActor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
- Jimmy Demaret
American golfer (born in 1910).
- Dennis Wilson
American singer-songwriter, producer, and drummer (d. 1983).
- Filiberto Sbardella
- Eugène Marius Chaboud
- Dave Petillo
- Carla Bartheel
- Fidela Campiña Ontiveros
- James Newton «Jimmy» Demaret
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Jerry Orbach]()
Jerry OrbachAmerican actor and singer (d. 2004).
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![Joseph Ruskin]()
Joseph RuskinAmerican actor and producer (d. 2013).
![Rose Marie]()
Rose MarieAmerican entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
![Kiel Martin]()
Kiel MartinActor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
- Halton Arp
Known for his work on extragalactic astronomy and the discovery of peculiar galaxies.
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December 28, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 1983:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
- Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
- Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
December 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1983 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 28, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
- Howard Jones - What Is Love
December 28, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Debarge - Time Will Reveal
- Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
- Kool & The Gang - Joanna
- Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
- Shannon - Let The Music Play
December 28, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Blue Thunder
Release year: 1983
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern
Country: United States of America
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
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
Warrior of the Lost World
Release year: 1983
Directed by: David Worth
Starring: Robert Ginty, Persis Khambatta, Donald Pleasence, Fred Williamson
December 28, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:
Fynbos
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Harry Patramanis
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Release year: 1983
Written by: Franc Roddam
Directed by: Anthony Garner
Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Interference
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Nick Pilton
Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik
Release year: 1983
December 28, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
In Search Of Excellence
By: Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr
In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.
Winter'S Tale
By: Mark Helprin
A New York Times Bestseller, "Utterly exceptional" is now a major motion-picture movie. . . Everywhere there is a piercing feeling of the beautiful that arises from narrative and emotional fantasies
The Robots Of Dawn
By: Isaac Asimov
Two advances in human history have changed the course of human history a millennium ago: the colonization and creation of the Galaxy and the positronic mind.
The Wicked Day
By: Mary Stewart
The bastard Mordred was born of an incestuous marriage between King Arthur's half-sister, the evil sorceress Morgause.
Changes
By: Danielle Steel
After a divorce and an unhappy relationship, Melanie Adams was a top TV anchorwoman. Her two teenage children, and her television news career.
December 28, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 28, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Domino Man
Bun Fun
Major Havoc
Atic Atac
Enduro
Who was the US President on December 28, 1983?
On December 28, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1983?
On December 28, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1983?
On December 28, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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 December 1983?
December 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
