What happened on Saturday July 30, 1983?

Here's what happened on July 30, 1983:

• Piston-Driven Aircraft Speed Record An official speed record was set for a piston-driven aircraft, achieving an impressive velocity of 832 kilometers per hour in California. This milestone represented a significant advancement in aviation technology and aerodynamic engineering during the early 1980s.
• Lynn Fontanne's Passing Lynn Fontanne, a legendary Broadway actress renowned for her exceptional theatrical performances and significant contributions to American theater, passed away at the age of 95. She was part of a celebrated acting duo with her husband Alfred Lunt, and was considered one of the most influential stage performers of her era.
• Soviet Weight Lifting Record Soviet weight lifter Sergei Didyk achieved a remarkable world record by successfully jerking a weight of 261 kilograms, demonstrating extraordinary strength and representing the Soviet Union's dominance in Olympic weightlifting during the early 1980s.
• Howard Deitz's Passing Howard Deitz, a prominent MGM executive who played a significant role in the golden age of Hollywood, died at age 86 from Parkinson's disease. Deitz was known for his contributions to the entertainment industry during a transformative period of film and media.
• Sean Dillon: Irish Footballer Sean Dillon, an Irish football player, was noted in historical records for his athletic career during the early 1980s. Limited details are available about his specific achievements or contributions to the sport.

Events in 1983

July 30, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 30, 1983

Newspapers from Jul. 30, 1983

July 30, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 211th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 30, 1983 can also be written as 7/30/1983 in the US and as 30/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

July 30, 1983 in July 1983 calendar

Famous people died on July 30, 1983:

• Lynn Fontanne

  English actress (b. 1887).

• Howard Dietz

  American songwriter and publicist (b. 1896).

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on July 30th

July 30, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 30, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
3. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
4. Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
5. Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know

July 30, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 30, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up
2. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
3. Freeez - IOU
4. Malcolm McLaren - Double Dutch
5. Wham! - Club Tropicana

July 30, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 30, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
2. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
3. George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
4. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
5. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 30th is Leo.

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July 30, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 30, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 30, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 30, 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 July 30, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:57 pm and setting at 12:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1983.

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Someone born on July 30, 1983 is:

41 years 8 months old,

or 500 months and 24 days old,

or 2177 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15243 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 30, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 30, 1983.

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