What happened on Sunday May 29, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1983:

• Tom Sneva Triumphs at Indianapolis 500 After three consecutive runner-up performances, Tom Sneva finally claimed victory at the prestigious Indianapolis 500 motor race, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. His win represented a culmination of years of persistence and skill in one of motorsport's most challenging competitions.
• USSR Athlete Sets Discus World Record Soviet athlete Yuri Dumchev achieved a remarkable feat by throwing the discus an impressive 71.86 metres, setting a new world record in track and field. This performance underscored the Soviet Union's strong athletic program during the Cold War period.
• Patty Sheehan Wins LPGA Corning Golf Classic Professional golfer Patty Sheehan secured victory at the LPGA Corning Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as a prominent female athlete in professional golf during the early 1980s. Her win highlighted the growing prominence of women's professional sports during this era.

Events in 1983

May 29, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 29, 1983

Newspapers from May. 29, 1983

May 29, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 149th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1983 can also be written as 5/29/1983 in the US and as 29/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1983 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1983:

• Jean Makoun

  Professional Cameroonian footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs including Lyon and Olympique Marseille, and the Cameroon...

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1983:

• Arvīds Pelše

  Latvian-russian historian and politician (b. 1899).

• Ada Blackjack

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on May 29th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:18 pm and setting at 08:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1983.

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Someone born on May 29, 1983 is:

41 years 11 months old,

or 503 months and 15 days old,

or 2189 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15326 days old,

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

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

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