Saturday January 29, 1983: on this day

About January 29th, 1983, in brief:

  • Historical events: 40th Golden Globes: Gandhi, ET and Tootsie win.
  • Day of the week: January 29th, 1983 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Oprah Winfrey, W.C. Fields
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Down Under by Men At Work
  • #1 UK song: You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins
  • Popular movie: Videodrome directed by David Cronenberg

More about January 29th, 1983? See below for more news and curiosities on January 29th, 1983.

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What day of the week was January 29, 1983?


January 29, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 29th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1983 can also be written as 1/29/1983 in the US and as 29/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

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January 29, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 1983:

  • 40th golden globes: gandhi, et and tootsie win.
  • Singapore cable car crash: panamanian-registered oil rig, , strikes the cables of the singapore cable car system linking the mainland and sentosa island, causing two cabins to fall into the water and killing seven people and leaving thirteen others trapped for hours.

January 29, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 29, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th 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 29, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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January 29, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 08:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Who was born on January 29, 1983?


Famous people born on January 29, 1983:

  • Taniela Tuiaki

    Former professional rugby player who excelled as a winger.

  • Aylin Tezel

    German actress known for her roles in various films and TV series.

  • Biagio Pagano

    Italian soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Nedzad Sinanovic

    Bosnian basketball player.

  • Eric Paslay

    Country singer.

  • Brynne Edelsten

    Reality star.

  • Liu Chunhong
  • Ekaterina Fedorkina
  • Annalisa Bucci
  • Pablo Campos

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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How old is someone born on January 29, 1983?


Someone born on January 29, 1983 is:

41 years 3 months old,

or 495 months and 20 days old,

or 2155 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15086 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1983?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 29, 1983.

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January 29, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1983:

  • Stuart H. Ingersoll

    American naval aviator, usn vice admiral (b. 1898).

  • Vincenzo Casillo
  • Eduardo Westerdahl

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 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 29, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 29, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 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 29, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 29, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 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 29, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 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 29, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 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 29, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Videodrome

Release year: 1983

Directed by: David Cronenberg

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

Country: United States of America

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

Without a Trace

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Stanley R. Jaffe

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

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 29, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

January 29, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Having It All by Helen Gurley Brown

Having It All

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You can have it all: Love Success Sex Money... Even if you're just starting Wi, by Brown, Helen Gurley

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:

Foundation'S Edge by Isaac Asimov

Foundation'S Edge

By:

The bitter and costly war between the Foundations was finally over. The First Foundation's scientists had won; now they return to Hari

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.

Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia

Living, Loving & Learning

By:

Living Loving and Learning is a charming collection of Leo Buscaglia’s entertaining and informative lectures that were given worldwide between 1970-1981. While some of these lectures have been published in magazines and books, this collection is the complete one.

January 29, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

3D Crazy Coaster

3D Crazy Coaster

Platform: Vectrex

Genre: Vehicle simulation

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Chuck Norris Superkicks

Chuck Norris Superkicks

Platform: Atari 2600, Colecovision Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Genre: Action

Publisher: Xonox

The Dreadnaught Factor

The Dreadnaught Factor

Platform: Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, Intellivision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Activision

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Alpha Beam with Ernie

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Edutainment

Championship Lode Runner

Championship Lode Runner

Platform: NES,[2] Apple II,[1] Commodore 64, IBM PC compatible, SG-1000

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Hudson Soft (Famicom) [2] Brøderbund

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Who was the US President on January 29, 1983?

On January 29, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 1983?

On January 29, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 1983?

On January 29, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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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