October 23, 1983, was a Sunday. It was 41 years, 6 months, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.
Notable events that occurred on October 23, 1983:
On October 23, 1983, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "The Big Chill".
This date occurred 15,171 days ago. Approximately 506 months have passed. It was the 296th day of 1983, in week 42. The decade was the eighties. People who were born on October 23, 1983, are now 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 169 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is October 23, 1983, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.
The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 1983 is quickly approaching and stores are selling costumes and decorations.
In America, the song "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler is at the top of the singles charts, while "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie The Big Chill 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 "Hill Street Blues", "Family Ties", "'Allo 'Allo!", and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King". 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 Marvin Gaye, Andy Kaufman, and Truman Capote would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Lunar Lander", "Asteroids", "Missile Command", and "Mario Bros.". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Happy Days", "The Smurfs", "Postman Pat", and "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe".
Children are playing with toys such as Speak & Spell, the Big Wheel (tricycle), Strawberry Shortcake dolls, and Space Lego.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 23, 1983.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 23, 1983.
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In October 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).
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
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 October 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 October 23, 1989, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 23.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on October 23, 1983.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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