January 2, 1983, was a Sunday. It was 41 years, 11 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
What happened on January 2, 1983?
Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 2, 1983:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Tootsie" was at the top of the box office on January 2, 1983.
This date was 15,311 days ago. Approximately 510 months have passed. Although it was the 2nd 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 born on this day are currently 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. The Earth has experienced 170 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, January 2, 1983. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
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.
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. Pop star Michael Jackson has just releases his new song "Billie Jean".
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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Happy Days", "Chips", "The Love Boat", and "The Greatest American Hero". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", "Galaxian", and "Missile Command".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "The All New Popeye Hour", and "Danger Mouse". Popular toys at the moment include Big Jim (action figure), Cabbage Patch Kids, the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, and Space Lego.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 2, 1983.
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Notable events that happened close to January 2, 1983.
Television shows that people were watching in January 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).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1983:
Toys and games that were popular in 1983:
Popular video games that people were playing in January 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 2, 1989, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 2.
National holidays and famous events that fall on January 2:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on January 2, 1983.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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