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January 1, 1983 New Year's Day

January 1, 1983, was a Saturday. It was 41 years, 10 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 1, 1983:

  • United States: "Maneater" by Hall & Oates
  • United Kingdom: "Save Your Love" by Renee & Renato

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 1, 1983

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Maneater - Daryl Hall John Oates
  • Mickey - Toni Basil
  • The Girl Is Mine - Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney
  • Dirty Laundry - Don Henley
  • Gloria - Laura Branigan
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Tootsie

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Tootsie" was at the top of the box office on January 1, 1983.

Facts

New Year's Day 1983 occurred 15,284 days ago. Approximately 509 months have passed. Although it was the 1st day of 1983, it was still week #52, as the final calendar week of 1982 hadn't fully ended yet. The decade was the eighties. People who were born on January 1, 1983, are now 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. The Earth has experienced 170 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 1, 1983

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is January 1, 1983, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's New Year's Day, the official start of the year 1983. A lot of people are relaxing at home. Some are nursing hangovers from the night before.

In America, the song "Maneater" by Hall & Oates is at the top of the singles charts, while "Save Your Love" by Renee & Renato is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Tootsie is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Three's Company", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Archie Bunker's Place", and "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends". 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 Karen Carpenter, Jobriath, Marvin Gaye, and Andy Kaufman would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Asteroids", "Pac-Man", "Missile Command", and "Donkey Kong". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Happy Days", "Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds", and "Inspector Gadget".

Children are playing with toys such as the Easy-Bake Oven, Lite-Brite, Space Lego, and My Little Pony (figures).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 1, 1983, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1983 was the year of the .
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 1, 1983 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 1, 1983.

  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 1, 1983.

  • December 6, 1982: Droppin Well bombing: 11 soldiers and 6 civilians people are killed when the Irish National Liberation Army bombs a disco in Ballykelly, Northern Ireland.
  • December 7, 1982: Sesame Street actor Will Lee (Mr. Hooper) passes away at the age of 74.
  • December 11, 1982: Swedish pop group ABBA make their final public appearance as a group.
  • December 18, 1982: Ireland: It is revealed that former Minister for Justice Sean Doherty had authorized the illegal phone tapping of journalists.
  • This date: January 1, 1983
  • January 2, 1983: Michael Jackson releases the single "Billie Jean".
  • January 10, 1983: Mobster Roy DeMeo is shot and killed.
  • January 19, 1983: Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie is arrested in Bolivia.
  • January 23, 1983: The first episode of The A-Team is aired.
  • January 28, 1983: English singer Billy Fury passes away.
  • January 30, 1983: Super Bowl XVII: The Washington Redskins defeat the Miami Dolphins by 27-17 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 1983

Television shows that people were watching in January 1983:

TV shows from January 1983.

'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
The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 1983

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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!
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Toys

Toys in 1983

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 January 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 1989, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 1.

J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover

The first Director of the FBI Deceased
Born on January 1, 1895
He was not alive on this date.

Grandmaster Flash

Grandmaster Flash

Hip Hop DJ
Born on January 1, 1958
He turned 25 on this day in 1983.

Verne Troyer

Verne Troyer

Actor Deceased
Born on January 1, 1969
He turned 14 on this day in 1983.

Ice Spice

Ice Spice

Rapper
Born on January 1, 2000
She was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on January 1:

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on January 1, 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 January 1, 1983 was most likely conceived around April 10, 1982.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 1, 1983 is close to September 24, 1983.

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Stats for January 1, 1983

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 1, 1983:

  • 15,284 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,183 weeks have passed.
  • 1,320,537,600 seconds have passed since January 1, 1983.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,540,627,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 681,397,401,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 220,089,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 113,566,234 steps. That's roughly 50,474 miles.
  • 15,846,451 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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