Saturday December 31, 1983: on this day

December 31, 1983 was the 365th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1983, who was born and died on December 31, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Blue Thunder, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. Fynbos) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1983?


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

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December 31, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1983:

  • Brunei gains complete independence from britain
  • Jose happart installed as mayor of voeren belgium
  • The at&t bell system is broken up by the united states government.
  • In nigeria, a coup d'état led by major general muhammadu buhari ends the second nigerian republic.
  • Benjamin ward is appointed new york city police department's first ever african american police commissioner.

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


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1983 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on December 31, 1983?


Famous people born on December 31, 1983:

  • Jaqueline Carvalho

    Volleyball player.

  • Jana Veselá

    Czech basketball player.

  • Sarah Croce

    Youtube star.

  • Mariana Renata

    French-indonesian actress and model.

  • Deniz Çakir
    Deniz Çakir
  • Simon Astier
  • Luca Franchini

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 19 days old,

or 2102 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14720 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1983?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

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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December 31, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1983:

  • Yoshiye Hara

    Yoshiye Hara was a renowned Japanese painter known for her delicate and intricate depictions of traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes.

  • Sulo Halonen

    Sulo Halonen was a Finnish poet and author who wrote extensively about the Finnish countryside and nature.

  • Eustacia Welch

    An American poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

  • Sevim Burak

    Turkish author and playwright (b. 1931).

  • Frank Link

    Actor (burns & schreiber comedy show), dies at 46.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1983:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say Say Say
  2. - Say It Isn't So
  3. - Union Of The Snake
  4. - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
  5. - All Night Long (All Night) youtube

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.

December 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pipes Of Peace
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - The Power Of Love
  4. - Relax
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Time Will Reveal
  2. - Say Say Say
  3. - Joanna
  4. - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
  5. - Let The Music Play

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December 31, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue Thunder

Blue Thunder

Release year: 1983

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern

Country: United States of America

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Zeder

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

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

Warrior of the Lost World

Warrior of the Lost World

Release year: 1983

Directed by: David Worth

Starring: Robert Ginty, Persis Khambatta, Donald Pleasence, Fred Williamson

December 31, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Fynbos

Fynbos

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Harry Patramanis

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Release year: 1983

Written by:

Directed by: Anthony Garner

Starring: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Interference

Interference

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Nick Pilton

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Die Super-Hitparade der Volksmusik

Release year: 1983

December 31, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov

The Robots Of Dawn

By:

Two advances in human history have changed the course of human history a millennium ago: the colonization and creation of the Galaxy and the positronic mind.

Megatrends by John Naisbitt

Megatrends

By:

Megatrends: 10 New Directions that Transform Our Lives

Berlin Game by Len Deighton

Berlin Game

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the first installment of the classic spy trilogy GAME, SET, and MATCH. This was when the Berlin Wall divided not only a city, but the entire world.

The Wicked Day by Mary Stewart

The Wicked Day

By:

The bastard Mordred was born of an incestuous marriage between King Arthur's half-sister, the evil sorceress Morgause.

Changes by Danielle Steel

Changes

By:

After a divorce and an unhappy relationship, Melanie Adams was a top TV anchorwoman. Her two teenage children, and her television news career.

December 31, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dishaster

Dishaster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Zimag

In Search of the Most Amazing Thing

In Search of the Most Amazing Thing

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Spinnaker Software

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: SierraVenture

Battlezone

Battlezone

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Combat simulation, Vehicular combat

Publisher: Atari

Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man

Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man

Platform: Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Intellivision

history

Who was the US President on December 31, 1983?

On December 31, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1983?

On December 31, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1983?

On December 31, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

Find out more about December 31st

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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 December 1983?

December 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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Saturday December 31, 1983