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25th of September, 1983

The 25th of September, 1983, fell on a Sunday. Day 268 of 1983. Decade: 1980s.

36 years, 8 months and 7 days have passed since the 25th of September, 1983.

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On This Date

Events that occurred on the 25th of September, 1983:

• 38 Provisional IRA prisoners break out of the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland.

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Born On This Date

People who were born on this exact date:

• Born on this exact date: Donald Glover: Actor.

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Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 25th of September, 1983:

• United States: Maniac - Michael Sembello
• United Kingdom: Red Red Wine - UB40

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Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

• The movie "Mr. Mom" was at the top of the box office on this date.

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News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 25th of September, 1983.

• Early 1980s fashion.

  The early 80s 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 during this period. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.

• Iran-Iraq War

  Between the 22nd of September, 1980, and the 20th of August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.

• The Police - "Every Breath You Take"

  "Every Breath You Take" by The Police would go on to win a Grammy for 1983's Song of the Year.

• Time Person of the Year: 1983.

  Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov are both named as the Time Person of the Year in 1983.

• Terms of Endearment

  "Terms of Endearment" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1983.

• 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.

• 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.

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Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

• This date fell on a weekend.
• 36 years, 8 months and 7 days have passed since the 25th of September, 1983.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 38 of 1983.
• Leap Year: 1983 was NOT a leap year.
• Age: Anyone born on the 25th of September, 1983, will be 36 years of age.
• People born in 1983 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 433292400.

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Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 25th of September, 1983:

• 26th of August, 1983: Floods in Spain kill 45 people.
• 1st of September, 1983: 14-year-old Kirsa Jensen goes missing in Napier, New Zealand.
• 1st of September, 1983: Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by Soviet forces. 269 people are killed, including US Congressman Larry McDonald.
• 3rd of September, 1983: The single "Karma Chameleon" is released by English band Culture Club.
• 15th of September, 1983: Reggae deejay "Prince Far I" is shot dead at his home in Kingston, Jamaica.
• 17th of September, 1983: Vanessa L. Williams becomes the first African American to be crowned Miss America.
• 9th of October, 1983: North Korea attempts to assassinate South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan.
• 11th of October, 1983: The album "Can't Slow Down" is released by Lionel Richie.
• 14th of October, 1983: Jamaican reggae singer Hugh Mundell is shot to death while sitting in his car in Kingston, Jamaica.
• 23rd of October, 1983: 241 US servicemen, 58 French soldiers and 6 Lebanese civilians are killed by suicide attacks in Beirut.
• 24th of October, 1983: The song "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood is released.

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Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 25th of September, 1983, will have the star sign Libra.
• Zodiac Element: Air.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1983 was the year of the .
• Native American Zodiac: The 25th of September, 1983 falls under the Raven.
• Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.

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Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Animated series.
• The A-Team - Action TV series with characters such as "Mr. T" and John "Hannibal" Smith.
• 'Allo 'Allo! - BBC sitcom starring Gorden Kaye.
• Cheers - Sitcom starring Ted Danson.
• Knight Rider - Starring David Hasselhoff.
• Family Ties - Sitcom starring Michael J. Fox.
• The Smurfs - Animated fantasy-comedy television series.
• Only Fools and Horses - British television comedy.
• Magnum, P.I. - Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.
• Knots Landing - American soap opera.
• Trapper John, M.D. - Medical drama.
• Hart to Hart - TV show about a couple who moonlight as detectives.

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1983 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1983.

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1983 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1983:

• My Little Pony (figures)
• Commodore 64
• Masters of the Universe (figures)
• Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
• Monchhichi / Chicaboo
• Rubik's Cube
• Big wheel (tricycle)
• Intellivision (games console)
• Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
• Cabbage Patch Kids
• Speak & Spell
• Hungry Hungry Hippos
• Water Ring Toss
• Big Jim (action figure)
• Lite-Brite
• Easy-Bake Oven

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Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 25th of September:

• 25th of September, 1944: Michael Douglas: Actor.
• 25th of September, 1965: Scottie Pippen: Basketball player.
• 25th of September, 1968: Will Smith: Actor.

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US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

• Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on the 25th of September, 1983.

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Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

• A baby that was born on the 25th of September, 1983 was probably conceived around the 16th of December, 1982. (Rough Estimate).
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 25th of September, 1983 is the 4th of July, 1984. (Rough Estimate).

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Computer Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

• Mario Bros. - Arcade game developed by Nintendo.
• Donkey Kong - Arcade game released by Nintendo.
• Missile Command - Arcade game developed by Atari.
• Pac-Man - Maze arcade game.
• Galaxian - Fixed shooter arcade game.
• Asteroids - Space-themed shooter arcade game.
• Lunar Lander - In which the player controls a lunar landing module.
• Space Invaders - Shooter arcade game.

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25th of September

Events that have occurred on the 25th of September:

• 25th of September, 1976: The Irish rock band U2 is formed.
• 25th of September, 1978: 144 people are killed when PSA Flight 182 collides with a small aircraft in San Diego, California.
• 25th of September, 1980: Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham passes away.
• 25th of September, 1991: Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie dies in prison.
• 25th of September, 2008: Ireland enters recession for the first time in over two decades.
• 25th of September, 2018: American actor Bill Cosby is sentenced to 3-10 years in prison after being found guilty of 3 counts of aggravated indecent assault.
• 25th of September, 1987: The Princess Bride (1987) is released in cinemas.
• 25th of September, 1992: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is released.
• 25th of September, 1996: The last Magdalene asylum is closed in Waterford, Ireland.
• 25th of September, 2000: NBA player Paul Pierce is stabbed 11 times at the Buzz Club in Boston.
• 25th of September, 2001: Michael Jordan announces that he will be returning to the NBA to play for the Washington Wizards.
• 25th of September, 2007: Halo 3 is released.
• 25th of September, 2010: UK politics: Ed Miliband becomes the new leader of Labour.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 25th of September, 1983.

• 13,400 days have passed since this date.
• 1,157,760,000 seconds have passed since the 25th of September, 1983.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,350,720,000 times.
• Since the 25th of September, 1983, earth has travelled approximately 597,404,160,000 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 192,960,000 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 99,567,360 steps. That's about 44,252 miles!
• Since this date, 13,893,120 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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