What happened on Friday October 28, 1983?

Here's what happened on October 28, 1983:

• U.S. Military Intervention in Grenada The United States continues its military operation in Grenada, strategically securing key island locations as part of an effort to overthrow the existing military government. This intervention represents a significant Cold War-era geopolitical action in the Caribbean, demonstrating U.S. military and political influence in the region.
• Significant Earthquake in Idaho A magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Borah Peak, Idaho, marking the largest recorded seismic event in the state's geological history. This powerful tremor highlights the significant geological activity in the region and provides crucial data for seismologists studying tectonic movements in the western United States.
• Otto Messmer Commemorated Remembrance of Otto Messmer, a pioneering American cartoonist born in 1892, who made significant contributions to the early animation industry. Messmer is best known for creating the iconic cartoon character Felix the Cat, a groundbreaking figure in animation history.

Events in 1983

October 28, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 28, 1983

Newspapers from Oct. 28, 1983

October 28, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 301st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 1983 can also be written as 10/28/1983 in the US and as 28/10/1983 in UK and Europe.

October 28, 1983 in October 1983 calendar

Famous people born on October 28, 1983:

• Joyce van Nimmen

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on October 28th

Famous people died on October 28, 1983:

• Otto Messmer

  American animator and screenwriter (b. 1892).

• Johnnie Davis

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on October 28th

October 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1983 was Islands In The Stream by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream
2. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
3. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
4. Spandau Ballet - True
5. The Fixx - One Thing Leads To Another

October 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
2. Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
3. David Bowie - Modern Love
4. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
5. Howard Jones - New Song

October 28, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
2. Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
3. The Gap Band - Party Train
4. Jennifer Holliday - I Am Love
5. Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 28, 1983! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

October 28, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 28, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:29 pm and setting at 02:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1983.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in October 1983

Your place in the Universe on October 28, 1983

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on October 28, 1983 is:

41 years 6 months old,

or 498 months and 9 days old,

or 2166 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15167 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 28, 1983?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 28, 1983.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.