What happened on Saturday December 31, 1983?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1983:

• Nigerian Military Coup A military coup led by Major General Muhammadu Buhari overthrew the civilian government of the Second Nigerian Republic, ending the democratic governance and establishing military rule.
• AT&T Bell System Breakup The United States Government mandated the dissolution of the AT&T Bell System, a landmark antitrust action that fundamentally reshaped the telecommunications industry and paved the way for increased competition.
• First Mobile Phone Call in UK The United Kingdom witnessed its first mobile phone call, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of the mobile communication revolution and would transform global telecommunications.
• Terrorist Bombings in France Two coordinated bomb attacks occurred in France, causing significant casualties. One bomb exploded on a Paris train, killing three people and injuring 19, while another bomb detonated at Marseille station, resulting in two deaths and 34 injuries.
• First African American NYPD Commissioner Benjamin Ward made history by becoming the first African American police commissioner of the New York City Police Department, marking a significant milestone in diversity and representation in law enforcement.
• Brunei's Independence Brunei gained complete independence from British colonial rule, transitioning to a fully sovereign nation in Southeast Asia.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1983

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1983

December 31, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 23 - 24
• Seattle Seahawks - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 20

December 31, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1983 can also be written as 12/31/1983 in the US and as 31/12/1983 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1983 in December 1983 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1983:

• Jaqueline Carvalho

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• Deniz Çakir
• Simon Astier

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on December 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
3. Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
4. Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
5. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1983 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
4. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
5. Howard Jones - What Is Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
2. Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
3. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
4. Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
5. Shannon - Let The Music Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1983 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 03:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1983

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Someone born on December 31, 1983 is:

41 years 4 months old,

or 496 months and 7 days old,

or 2157 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15103 days old,

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

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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

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

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