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June 18, 1983

June 18, 1983, was a Saturday. It was 40 years, 10 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on June 18, 1983:

  • Iranian BaháΚΌí Mona Mahmudnizhad and nine other women are sentenced to death and executed in Iran because of their faith.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 18, 1983:

  • United States: "Flashdance... Oh What A Feeling" by Irene Cara
  • United Kingdom: "Every Breath You Take" by Police

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 18, 1983

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
  • Time (Clock Of The Heart) - Culture Club
  • Let's Dance - David Bowie
  • Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
  • Overkill - Men At Work
Play the top songs from 1983
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1983. Take a trip back to the days of Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, the Police, Elton John and Phil Collins.
Superman III

Top movie

The movie "Superman III" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 14,916 days ago. Approximately 497 months have passed. It was the 169th day of 1983, in week 24. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 40 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 166 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to June 18, 1983

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, June 18, 1983. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

The summer of 1983 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Flashdance... Oh What A Feeling" by Irene Cara is at the top of the singles charts, while "Every Breath You Take" by Police is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Superman III is at the top of the box office.

Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops, and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 1970s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback. Because it's 1983, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Culture Club, Michael Jackson, Irene Cara, David Bowie and The Police.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Jobriath, Marvin Gaye, Andy Kaufman, and Truman Capote would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Quincy, M.E.", "Dynasty", and "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man", and "Donkey Kong".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "The All New Popeye Hour", "Cockleshell Bay", and "Fraggle Rock". Popular toys at the moment include Water Ring Toss, Speak & Spell, the Big Wheel (tricycle), and Space Lego.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 18, 1983.

  • Henry Lee Lucas is arrested.

    Henry Lee Lucas is arrested

    On June 11th, 1983, serial killer Henry Lee Lucas was arrested in Texas on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm. Following his arrest, he confessed to two murders.
  • 1983 in music.

    1983 in music

    Popular music artists in 1983 included The Police, Michael Jackson, Irene Cara, Men at Work, Bonnie Tyler, Hall & Oates, Michael Sembello, Eurythmics, Culture Club and Dexys Midnight Runners.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1983?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1983?

    The best NBA players in 1983 were Moses Malone, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Sidney Moncrief and Julius Erving.
  • 1983 in movies.

    1983 in movies

    Movies released in 1983 included Return of the Jedi, Terms of Endearment, Flashdance, Trading Places, National Lampoon's Vacation, WarGames, Scarface, Octopussy, Sudden Impact, Staying Alive, Mr. Mom and Risky Business.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 1983, the best soccer players were Michel Platini, Kenny Dalglish, Allan Simonsen, Gordon Strachan, Felix Magath, Jean-Marie Pfaff, Rinat Dasayev, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Jesper Olsen, Bryan Robson and Fernando Gomes.
  • Terms of Endearment.

    Terms of Endearment

    "Terms of Endearment" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1983.
  • Time Person of the Year: 1983.

    Time Person of the Year: 1983

    Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov were both named Time Person of the Year in 1983.
  • The Police - "Every Breath You Take"

    The Police - "Every Breath You Take"

    "Every Breath You Take" by The Police went on to win a Grammy for 1983's Song of the Year.
  • The Commodore 64.

    The Commodore 64

    The Commodore 64 was dominating the home computer market.
  • Leg warmers.

    Leg warmers

    Wearing leg warmers was a popular fad during this period. The trend was popularized by movies such as Fame and Flashdance.
  • VCRs are becoming popular.

    VCRs are becoming popular

    VCRs started to become a popular household item during the first half of the 1980s. However, they were still very costly. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.
  • Iran-Iraq War.

    Iran-Iraq War

    Between September 1980 and August 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
  • Early 1980s fashion.

    Early 1980s fashion

    The early 1980s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants, and embroidered jeans were all popular. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet, and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • The Atari 2600.

    The Atari 2600

    The Atari 2600 was the dominant video game system.
  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, portable cassette players such as the "Sony Walkman" were becoming more common.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on June 18, 1983.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to June 18, 1983.

  • May 20, 1983: English rock band The Police release their single "Every Breath You Take".
  • May 25, 1983:
    • Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) is released.
    • Football: Hamburg win the European Cup after defeating Juventus 1-0.
  • May 26, 1983: Manchester United win the FA Cup final after they beat Brighton 4-0 in a replay.
  • May 31, 1983: The Philadelphia 76ers win the 1983 NBA Finals after they defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0.
  • June 3, 1983: The movie Psycho II (1983) is released in cinemas.
  • June 8, 1983: The comedy film Trading Places, starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, is released in cinemas.
  • June 11, 1983: Serial killer Henry Lee Lucas is arrested.
  • June 13, 1983: Cindy Paulson escapes from serial killer Robert Hansen.
  • This date: June 18, 1983
  • June 25, 1983: 4-year-old Nyleen Kay Marshall goes missing in Helena, Montana.
  • June 28, 1983: IRA member Joe Doherty is arrested by the FBI in New York City.
  • July 2, 1983: Soccer: Joe Fagan becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
  • July 6, 1983: 18-year-old model and actress Tammy Lynn Leppert goes missing in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • July 7, 1983: American model Vicki Morgan is murdered.
  • July 9, 1983: British pop duo Wham! release their debut album "Fantastic".
  • July 11, 1983: 119 people are killed after a TAME Boeing 737-200 crashes into a hill while approaching Mariscal Lamar Airport in Cuenca, Ecuador.
  • July 15, 1983: 8 people are killed after an Armenian militant organization bombs a Turkish check-in counter at Orly Airport in Paris, France.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 18, 1983, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1983 was the year of the .
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 18, 1983 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

TV series on June 18, 1983

People in June 1983 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from June 1983.

The A-Team
The A-Team
'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
Cheers
Cheers
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Family Ties
Family Ties
Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Dynasty
Dynasty
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Knots Landing
Knots Landing

Cars in 1983

1983 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW M6, the Dodge Charger (1981), the Chrysler E-Class, the Ford Fiesta Mk2, the Renault 25, and the Honda Civic (third generation).

Cars in 1983.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on June 18, 1983

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1983:

Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock
Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds

Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
Postman Pat
Postman Pat
The Smurfs
The Smurfs
Cockleshell Bay
Cockleshell Bay
Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
The All New Popeye Hour
The All New Popeye Hour
Happy Days
Happy Days
Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1983

Toys and games that were popular in 1983:

My Little Pony (figures)
My Little Pony (figures)
The Commodore 64
The Commodore 64
Masters of the Universe (figures)
Masters of the Universe (figures)
The Lego train set
The Lego train set
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Space Lego
Space Lego
Fischer Price cassette player
Fischer Price cassette player
Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
Intellivision (games console)
Intellivision (games console)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in June 1983.

Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders

Were you born on June 18, 1983?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1983.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out June 18, 1989, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 18.

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Singer
Born on June 18, 1942
He turned 41 on this day in 1983.

Nathan Morris

Nathan Morris

Boyz II Men
Born on June 18, 1971
He turned 12 on this day in 1983.

Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton

Singer
Born on June 18, 1976
He turned 7 on this day in 1983.

Melanie Iglesias

Melanie Iglesias

Model
Born on June 18, 1987
She was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Soccer player
Born on June 18, 1989
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Takeoff

Takeoff

Rapper Deceased
Born on June 18, 1994
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on June 18, 1983.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on June 18, 1983 was most likely conceived around September 25, 1982.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 18, 1983 is close to March 10, 1984.

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Stats for June 18, 1983

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 18, 1983:

  • 14,916 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,130 weeks have passed.
  • 1,288,742,400 seconds have passed since June 18, 1983.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,503,532,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 664,991,078,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 214,790,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 110,831,846 steps. That's roughly 49,259 miles.
  • 15,464,909 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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