What happened on Thursday September 29, 1983?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1983:

• First War Powers Act Invocation The US Congress invokes the War Powers Act for the first time, a significant moment in legislative oversight of military deployments and presidential war powers.
• US Congress Authorizes Marines in Lebanon The United States Congress authorizes President Ronald Reagan to maintain 1,600 US Marines in Lebanon, reflecting the complex geopolitical situation and American military involvement in the Middle East during the early 1980s.
• Beirut Airport Reopens Following the tensions and damage from the ongoing Lebanese Civil War, the Beirut International Airport reopens, symbolizing a tentative return to normalcy in the conflict-ridden region.
• A Chorus Line Becomes Longest-Running Broadway Show The iconic musical 'A Chorus Line' reaches a historic milestone by becoming the longest-running Broadway show with 3,389 performances, marking a significant achievement in American theater history.
• Mike Warren's No-Hitter Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Warren achieves a remarkable no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, winning 3-0 and showcasing his exceptional pitching skills.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1983

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1983

September 29, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1983 can also be written as 9/29/1983 in the US and as 29/9/1983 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1983 in September 1983 calendar

Famous people died on September 29, 1983:

• Alan Moorehead

  Australian war correspondent and author (b. 1910).

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on September 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
2. Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
3. Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
4. Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
5. Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

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

September 29, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Rick James - Cold Blooded
2. Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
3. The Gap Band - Party Train
4. Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You're Number One (In My Book)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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September 29, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:40 pm and setting at 03:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 22, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1983

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Someone born on September 29, 1983 is:

41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 24 days old,

or 2173 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15212 days old,

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

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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

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

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