May 26, 1983, was a Thursday. It was 41 years, 11 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
Notable events that occurred on May 26, 1983:
On May 26, 1983, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone".
This date was 15,340 days ago. Approximately 511 months have passed. It was the 146th day of 1983, in week 21. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 170 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the eighties.
It is Thursday, May 26, 1983. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 1983 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.
Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor events to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. In America, the song "Let's Dance" by David Bowie is at the top of the singles charts, while "True" by Spandau Ballet is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone 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 "Chips", "Magnum, P.I.", "Knight Rider", and "The A-Team". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Galaxian", "Missile Command", and "Donkey Kong".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Diff'rent Strokes", "Postman Pat", and "Danger Mouse". Popular toys at the moment include Big Jim (action figure), Hungry Hungry Hippos, Rubik's Cube, and Masters of the Universe (figures).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 26, 1983.
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In May 1983, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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).
If you were a kid on May 26, 1983, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
Popular video games that people were playing in May 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 May 26, 1989, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 26.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 26, 1983.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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