What happened on Monday September 19, 1983?

Here's what happened on September 19, 1983:

• Gulf Air Flight 771 Bombing Tragedy Gulf Air Flight 771 crashes in the United Arab Emirates after a terrorist bomb exploded in the baggage compartment, resulting in the devastating loss of 117 lives. This tragic event highlights the significant security challenges facing international aviation during the early 1980s.
• Saint Christopher-Nevis Independence from Britain Saint Christopher-Nevis (also known as Saint Kitts and Nevis) officially gains independence from the United Kingdom, becoming the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere. The Caribbean nation transitions from a British colony to an independent parliamentary democracy.
• New Caledonia Ethnic Tensions Violent conflicts erupt in New Caledonia between native Kanaks and French expatriates. The French government withdraws its previous promise of independence, escalating tensions in this Pacific territory and revealing complex colonial dynamics.
• Press Your Luck TV Show Debut Press Your Luck, a popular game show featuring the iconic 'Big Board' and memorable catchphrase 'No Whammies!', premieres on CBS. The show would become a significant part of 1980s television entertainment.

Events in 1983

September 19, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 19, 1983

Newspapers from Sep. 19, 1983

September 19, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Miami Dolphins - Los Angeles Raiders : 14 - 27

September 19, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 19, 1983 can also be written as 9/19/1983 in the US and as 19/9/1983 in UK and Europe.

September 19, 1983 in September 1983 calendar

Famous people born on September 19, 1983:

• Eamon

  American R&B singer-songwriter famous for his hit single 'F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)' which gained significant popularity in the...

• Matt Wiman

  Professional mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC lightweight division, known for his aggressive fighting style.

• Carl Landry

  NBA power forward who played for multiple teams including the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets during his professional career.

• Silvio Guindane

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on September 19th

September 19, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 19, 1983 was Tell Her About It by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
2. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
3. Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
4. Michael Sembello - Maniac
5. Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All

September 19, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 19, 1983 was Red Red Wine by UB40, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. UB40 - Red Red Wine
2. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
3. Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
4. Madness - Wings Of A Dove
5. Genesis - Mama

September 19, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 19, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Rick James - Cold Blooded
2. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
3. Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad
4. Zapp - I Can Make You Dance
5. Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th is Virgo.

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September 19, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 19, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 19, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 19, 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 19, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:15 pm and setting at 04:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Sep 22, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on September 19, 1983

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Someone born on September 19, 1983 is:

41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 26 days old,

or 2173 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15214 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 19, 1983?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 19, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 19, 1983.

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