What happened on Thursday March 31, 1983?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1983:

• Earthquake in Colombia kills some 5,000 people
• Popayán Earthquake of 1983 A devastating earthquake struck the city of Popayán in southwestern Colombia, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of human life. The magnitude 5.5 seismic event resulted in extensive structural damage to buildings, infrastructure, and led to hundreds of fatalities and numerous injuries. The earthquake was particularly destructive due to the region's vulnerable building structures and geological conditions.
• Monty Python's Meaning of Life Film Release The iconic comedy troupe Monty Python released their satirical film 'Monty Python's Meaning of Life' in the United States, marking another significant milestone in their comedic filmography. The movie explored existential themes through the group's trademark absurdist humor and sketch-style storytelling, continuing their tradition of challenging societal norms and philosophical conventions.

Events in 1983

March 31, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1983

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1983

March 31, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 90th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1983 can also be written as 3/31/1983 in the US and as 31/3/1983 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1983 in March 1983 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1983:

• Hashim Amla

  Renowned South African cricketer known for his exceptional batting technique and being the first Muslim to captain the national team.

• Melissa Ordway

  American television actress known for her roles in popular TV series like 'The Young and the Restless'.

• Christian Scott

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1983:

• Christina Stead

  Christina Stead was a prominent Australian novelist known for her complex, psychologically rich narratives that critically examined social...

• Antonio Enrico Canepa

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on March 31st

March 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
2. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
3. Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
4. Lionel Richie - You Are
5. The Pretenders - Back On The Chain Gang

March 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. David Bowie - Let's Dance
2. Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know?
3. Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind
4. JoBoxers - Boxerbeat
5. FR David - Words

March 31, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
2. Lionel Richie - You Are
3. George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
4. Debarge - I Like It
5. Angela Bofill - Too Tough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 March 31, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 08:02 am.

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

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Someone born on March 31, 1983 is:

42 years 1 month old,

or 505 months and 14 days old,

or 2197 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15385 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1983?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 31, 1983.

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