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February 4, 1983

February 4, 1983, was a Friday. It was 41 years, 10 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on February 4, 1983?

  • Singer Karen Carpenter dies of heart failure caused by complications related to anorexia.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on February 4, 1983:

  • United States: "Down Under" by Men at Work
  • United Kingdom: "Down Under" by Men at Work

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 4, 1983

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

  • Down Under - Men At Work
  • Africa - Toto
  • Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
  • Dirty Laundry - Don Henley
  • The Girl Is Mine - Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney
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.
Tootsie

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Tootsie" was at the top of the box office on February 4, 1983.

Facts

This date was 15,298 days ago. Approximately 510 months have passed. It was the 35th day of 1983, in week 05. 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.

Take me back to February 4, 1983

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, February 4, 1983. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The song "Down Under" by Men at Work is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. 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. 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 "Laverne & Shirley", "Hart to Hart", "Dynasty", and "Family Ties". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", "Galaxian", and "Missile Command". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "Diff'rent Strokes", "The Smurfs", and "Inspector Gadget".

Popular toys at the moment include Operation, Water Ring Toss, Screwball Scramble, and Masters of the Universe (figures).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 4, 1983, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • 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: February 4, 1983 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 4, 1983.

  • Karen Carpenter dies from anorexia.

    Karen Carpenter dies from anorexia

    On February 4th, 1983, Karen Carpenter from the "The Carpenters" died of heart failure at the age of 32. Karen had been battling anorexia since the mid-1970s. Her untimely death brought attention to the dangers of eating disorders.
  • The A-Team make their debut.

    The A-Team make their debut

    A new action TV series called "The A-Team" premiered on television in late January 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?

Notable events that happened close to February 4, 1983.

  • 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.
  • February 3, 1983: The final episode of "The Greatest American Hero" is aired on television.
  • This date: February 4, 1983
  • February 8, 1983: The racehorse Shergar is stolen by armed men in County Kildare, Ireland.
  • February 13, 1983: 64 people are killed when a fire breaks out at a movie theater in Turin, Italy.
  • February 14, 1983: The United American Bank collapses.
  • February 16, 1983: The Ash Wednesday bushfires in Australia kill 75 people.
  • February 18, 1983: 13 people are killed during an attempted robbery in Seattle, Washington.
  • February 28, 1983: The final episode of M*A*S*H is aired.
  • March 3, 1983: Musician Peter Ivers is found bludgeoned to death at his apartment in Los Angeles.

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1983

Television shows that people were watching in February 1983:

TV shows from February 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 February 4, 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 February 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 February 4, 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 February 4, 1989, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 4.

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

Civil Rights activist Deceased
Born on February 4, 1913
She turned 70 on this day in 1983.

Jerry Adler

Jerry Adler

Actor
Born on February 4, 1929
He turned 54 on this day in 1983.

Lawrence Taylor

Lawrence Taylor

Former NFL player
Born on February 4, 1959
He turned 24 on this day in 1983.

Kimberly Wyatt

Kimberly Wyatt

The Pussycat Dolls
Born on February 4, 1982
She turned 1 on this day in 1983.

Zach King

Zach King

Internet personality
Born on February 4, 1990
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on February 4, 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 February 4, 1983 was most likely conceived around May 14, 1982.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 4, 1983 is close to October 28, 1983.

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Stats for February 4, 1983

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 4, 1983:

  • 15,298 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,185 weeks have passed.
  • 1,321,747,200 seconds have passed since February 4, 1983.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,542,038,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 682,021,555,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 220,291,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 113,670,259 steps. That's roughly 50,520 miles.
  • 15,860,966 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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