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US date format: 1/30/1983, UK date format: 30/1/1983
The day of the week was Sunday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 30, 1983).
Famous birthdays on this day include Laura Croft and Daniel Di Tomasso.
The number one song in US was Down Under by Men At Work. You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was #1 song in the UK.
Videodrome, directed by David Cronenberg, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1983 while Mistral'S Daughter by Judith Krantz was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Hard Word. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Doctor Who: The First Adventure or Cuthbert Goes Walkabout.
The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
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January 30, 1983 Events
What happened on January 30, 1983?
Historical Events
- Hilbert van Thumb becomes European skating champion.
- Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California: Washington Redskins beat Miami Dolphins, 27-17; Most Valuable Player: John Riggins, Running Back.
- Pat Bradley wins LPGA Mazda of Deer Creek Golf Classic.
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January 30, 1983 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on January 30, 1983?
Wrestler.
Other January 30th famous birthdays
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American child of noted pastry chef and...
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How old am I?
If January 30, 1983 is your birthday you are 40 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 30.
January 30, 1983 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 30, 1983?
Sci-fi Author (Earth War), dies at 65.
Actress (Pier 13), dies of pneumonia.
Other January 30th famous deaths
Irish soldier Victoria Cross recipient...
Canadian anthropologist and author (d....
American television director (Born...
Swedish boxer who became the heavyweight...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 30, 1983?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Men At Work - Down Under
- Toto - Africa
- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
- Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
- Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
- Men At Work - Down Under
- Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
- David Essex - A Winter's Tale
- Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
Top #5 R&B songs
- Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
- Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
- Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
- Chaka Khan - Got To Be There
Sport Games on January 30, 1983
NFL
American Football- Miami Dolphins - Washington Redskins : 17 - 27
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
How old am I?
If January 30, 1983 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1983?
- LIFE: Year In Pictures
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The Death Penalty -- Jan. 24, 1983
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8833
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Mistral'S Daughter
By: Judith Krantz
Three generations of red-haired, stunning beauties were born to scandal and bred to be successful. They were bound to one extraordinary man, Julien Mistral, who was the painter, genius, and lover whose passions had captivated them all.
Second Heaven
By: Judith Guest
Divorced father of two Michael Atwood joins Cat Holzman as a divorcee to help Gale Murray. Gale Murray is a troubled teenager trapped by his parents and the law.
Space
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a well-known chronicler of epic events in world history, tackles the most challenging subject of his career: Space, the last great frontier.
Different Seasons
By: Stephen King
The Magical Pen of Stephen King and Four Mesmerizing Novellas Rita Hayworth, and the Shawshank Retribution"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks strange and startling revenge...the basis of the Best Picture Academy Award
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Doctor Who: The First Adventure
Cuthbert Goes Walkabout
Mined-Out
Bank Heist
Chivalry
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 30, 1983?
On January 30, 1983 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is January 30, 1983?
On January 30, 1983 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 30, 1983?
On January 30, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 30, 1983?
On January 30, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 30, 1983?
On January 30, 1983 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 30, 1983?
On January 30, 1983 several famous people were born including, Laura Croft, Daniel Di Tomasso, Geraldine Bazán.
Which famous people died on January 30, 1983?
Famous people died on January 30, 1983 include, [Dallas] Mack / McCord Reynolds, Joan Valerie, Coralia Fandiño Ricart.
What was the number one song in January 30, 1983?
The number one song in the week of January 30, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work in US and You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins in UK.
What were the top hits on January 30, 1983?
The top hits on January 30, 1983 were Down Under by Men At Work, Africa by Toto, Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye in US and You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, Down Under by Men At Work, Save Your Love by Renee & Renato in UK.
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