What happened on Monday September 26, 1983?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1983:

• Stanislav Petrov Prevents Nuclear War Soviet Air Force officer Stanislav Petrov made a critical decision during the Cold War by identifying a false alarm of an incoming nuclear missile as a computer error, thereby preventing a potential nuclear confrontation between the United States and Soviet Union.
• Australia II Breaks America's Cup Streak Australia II becomes the first non-American yacht to win the America's Cup, ending the New York Yacht Club's remarkable 132-year dominance in the prestigious international sailing competition.
• Soyuz T-10a Mission Pad Abort A dramatic launch abort occurred at the Baikonur Cosmodrome when a pad fire erupted during the Soyuz T-10a mission countdown. The spacecraft's escape tower system successfully pulled the crew to safety seconds before the rocket exploded, demonstrating critical spacecraft safety protocols.
• Bob Forsch's Second No-Hitter Saint Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch achieved a remarkable feat by throwing his second no-hitter, defeating the Montreal Expos 3-0 in a dominant pitching performance.
• Lebanon Political Transition Lebanon's Premier Chafiq Wazzan offered his resignation, signaling potential political shifts in the volatile Lebanese governmental landscape.

Events in 1983

September 26, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1983

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1983

September 26, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Green Bay Packers - New York Giants : 3 - 27

September 26, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 269th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1983 can also be written as 9/26/1983 in the US and as 26/9/1983 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1983 in September 1983 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1983:

• Donald Glover

  Versatile artist known as Childish Gambino, acclaimed for his music, comedy, acting in 'Atlanta', and roles in major films like 'Solo: A...

• Ricardo Quaresma

  Portuguese professional footballer known for his exceptional technical skills and playing for top clubs like Porto, Beşiktaş, and the...

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1983:

• Helmut Brinkmann
• Henri Navarre
• Tom Barlow

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on September 26th

September 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1983 was Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
2. Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
3. Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
4. Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
5. Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17

September 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1983 was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
2. Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
3. David Bowie - Modern Love
4. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
5. Howard Jones - New Song

September 26, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Rick James - Cold Blooded
2. Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
3. The Gap Band - Party Train
4. Klique - Stop Doggin' Me Around
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You're Number One (In My Book)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 26, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 22, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1983

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Someone born on September 26, 1983 is:

41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 11 days old,

or 2171 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1983?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 26, 1983.

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