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October 17, 1983 was the 290th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 17, 1983 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1983, who was born and died on October 17, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Just Our Luck) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1983?
- October 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1983?
- October 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1983?
What day of the week was October 17, 1983?
October 17, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1983 can also be written as 10/17/1983 in the US and as 17/10/1983 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1983:
- Nobel prize for economy awarded to gerard debreu
- Sts-9 vehicle moves to vandenberg afb due to srb nozzle problem
October 17, 1983: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Washington Redskins - Green Bay Packers : 47 - 48
October 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 October 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 04:45 pm and setting at 03:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 22, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1983.
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Who was born on October 17, 1983?
Famous people born on October 17, 1983:
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
- Daniel Booko
American voice actor.
- Etienne Boulay
Canadian football player.
- Riki Miura
Japanese actor.
- Michelle Ang
New zealander actress.
- Vitali Teleš
Estonian footballer.
- Milica Brozovic
Serbian-russian figure skater.
- Toshihiro Matsushita
Japanese footballer.
- Junichi Miyashita
Japanese swimmer.
- Ivan Saenko
Russian football player.
- Mitch Talbot
American baseball player.
- Candice Boucher
- Aleksandr D'jačenko
- James Lang
- Pierre Bouby
- Andrea Bondanini
- Cosima Coppola
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
![Gary Puckett]()
Gary PuckettAmerican musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.
October 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 5 months old,
or 485 months and 30 days old,
or 2113 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14792 days old,
if you were born on October 17, 1983.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1983?
There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1983.
October 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1983:
- Raymond Aron
French sociologist, political scientist, and philosopher (b. 1905).
- Weldon
Weldon Vaughan Wilson was a prominent mathematician known for his work in combinatorial mathematics.
- Vittorio Nino Novarese
- Amadeo Ortega
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th
October 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1983:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
- Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
- Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream
- Spandau Ballet - True
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
October 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
- Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
- David Bowie - Modern Love
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Howard Jones - New Song
October 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1983 was All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 17, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
- Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
- The Gap Band - Party Train
- Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
- Jennifer Holliday - I Am Love
October 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
Papy fait de la résistance
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jean-Marie Poiré
Starring: Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru, Roland Giraud, Gérard Jugnot
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
Hercules
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli
Country: Italy
The Right Stuff
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid
Country: United States of America
October 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 17, 1983 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Just Our Luck
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Crystal Ellis
Love Connection
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Joseph L Leath
Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht
Release year: 1983
Tales from the Darkside
Release year: 1983
Country: United States of America
October 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Return Of The Jedi
By: Joan D. Vinge
Luke Skywalker, his Rebel Alliance friends and a sequel to "The Star Wars Storybook and "The Empire Strikes Back Storybook", devise a bold plan to defeat the Empire and its evil leaders Darth Vader (and the Emperor) in this daring …
The Saga Of Baby Divine
By: Bette Midler
A hilarious, inspiring and upbeat tale about The Truth comes from the wild imagination of Divine Miss M.
Heartburn
By: Nora Ephron
Can you write a hilarious novel about the end of a perfect marriage? The answer to this question is yes if Nora Ephron is the author.
Creating Wealth
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert G. Allen is a popular speaker, multimillionaire and author of Nothing Down, the best-selling real-estate book. He knows how to make you a financial success.
October 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gossip
Hard Hat Mack
Beyond the Tesseract
Digger
Bonka
Who was the US President on October 17, 1983?
On October 17, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1983?
On October 17, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1983?
On October 17, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
What happened in 1983?
1983 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Annie closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 2,377 performances
- Sophisticated Ladies closes at Lunt-Fontanne NYC after 767 performances
- Gaylord Perry joins Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton to reach 3,500 career strikeouts this season, he also wins his 1st game as a Royal
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What was the calendar for October 1983?
October 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
