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November 6, 1983

November 6, 1983, was a Sunday. It was 40 years, 4 months, and 22 days ago. The zodiac sign for this date is Scorpio.

Fictional events

Fictional event

November 6, 1983 relates to a fictional event in a movie, book, game or television series.

  • Stranger Things: Will Byers is captured by a being from the Upside Down dimension.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 6, 1983:

  • United States: "Island In The Stream" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
  • United Kingdom: "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 6, 1983

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

  • Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Parton
  • All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
  • Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
  • One Thing Leads To Another - The Fixx
  • Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
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.
Deal of the Century

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Deal of the Century" was at the top of the box office on November 6, 1983.

Facts

This date was 14,753 days ago. Approximately 492 months have passed. It was the 310th day of 1983, in week 44. The decade was the eighties. Daylight saving time (DST) ended in the United States and Canada on November 6, 1983, as the clocks went back by one hour. People born on this day are currently 40 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. The Earth has experienced 164 seasons of weather since then.

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Take me back to November 6, 1983

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, November 6, 1983. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "Island In The Stream" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton 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 Deal of the Century 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 Marvin Gaye, Andy Kaufman, and Truman Capote would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Hart to Hart", "Knight Rider", and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lunar Lander", "Pac-Man", "Donkey Kong", and "Mario Bros.".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Littles", "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero", "Dungeons & Dragons", and "Mister T". Popular toys at the moment include Lite-Brite, Big Jim (action figure), the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, and Masters of the Universe (figures).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 6, 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on November 6, 1983.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 6, 1983.

  • October 9, 1983: North Korea attempts to assassinate South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan.
  • October 11, 1983: The album "Can't Slow Down" is released by Lionel Richie.
  • October 14, 1983:
    • Jamaican reggae singer Hugh Mundell is shot to death while sitting in his car in Kingston, Jamaica.
    • UK politics: Conservative MP Cecil Parkinson resigns following revelations that his former secretary is pregnant with his child.
  • October 16, 1983: Golf: The United States wins the 1983 Ryder Cup at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
  • October 17, 1983: The first episode of the tabloid talk show "The Sally Jessy Raphael Show" is aired on TV.
  • October 19, 1983: Grenadian Prime Minister Maurice Bishop is executed following a coup.
  • October 23, 1983: 241 US servicemen, 58 French soldiers and 6 Lebanese civilians are killed by suicide attacks in Beirut.
  • October 24, 1983: The song "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood is released.
  • October 25, 1983: The United States invades Grenada following the execution of its former Prime Minister, Maurice Bishop.
  • October 27, 1983: Police in Alaska find jewelry belonging to missing women after searching the home of suspected serial killer Robert Hansen.
  • November 2, 1983: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is officially created in the United States.
  • This date: November 6, 1983
  • November 7, 1983: A far-left group called the "Armed Resistance Unit" detonates a bomb near the United States Senate Chamber in Washington, D.C.
  • November 10, 1983: Soccer: Striker Andy Gray joins Everton.
  • November 18, 1983: A Christmas Story (1983) is released in cinemas.
  • November 24, 1983: The United Kingdom is shocked when 15-year-old Lynda Mann is found raped and strangled in the village of Narborough.
  • November 25, 1983: Boxing: Larry Holmes defeats Marvis Frazier by technical knockout after the referee stops the fight in the first round.
  • November 27, 1983: 181 people are killed when Avianca Flight 011 crashes near Madrid, Spain.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 6, 1983, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1983 was the year of the .
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 6, 1983 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1983

The following TV shows were popular in November 1983:

TV shows from November 1983.

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Manimal
Manimal
The A-Team
The A-Team
'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
Cheers
Cheers
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Family Ties
Family Ties
Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
Dallas
Dallas
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Three's Company
Three's Company
The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Happy Days
Happy Days
Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
The Two Ronnies
The Two Ronnies
Columbo
Columbo

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 November 6, 1983

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1983:

Mister T
Mister T
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
The Littles
The Littles
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock
Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
The Smurfs
The Smurfs
Cockleshell Bay
Cockleshell Bay
Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Happy Days
Happy Days
Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1983

Toys and games that were popular in 1983:

Turnin' Turbo Dashboard
Turnin' Turbo Dashboard
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)
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
Speak & Spell
Speak & Spell
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Water Ring Toss
Water Ring Toss
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Big Jim (action figure)
Big Jim (action figure)
Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite
Operation
Operation
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 1983.

Mario Bros. 1983
Mario Bros.
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 November 6, 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 November 6, 1989, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 6.

Rebecca Schaeffer

Rebecca Schaeffer

Actress and model Deceased
Born on November 6, 1967
She turned 16 on this day in 1983.

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Actor
Born on November 6, 1970
He turned 13 on this day in 1983.

Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton

Actress
Born on November 6, 1972
She turned 11 on this day in 1983.

Pat Tillman

Pat Tillman

American Football player Deceased
Born on November 6, 1976
He turned 7 on this day in 1983.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Actress
Born on November 6, 1988
She was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez

NFL player / convicted murderer Deceased
Born on November 6, 1989
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Jozy Altidore

Jozy Altidore

American soccer player
Born on November 6, 1989
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on November 6, 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 November 6, 1983 was most likely conceived around February 13, 1983.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 6, 1983 is close to July 29, 1984.

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Stats for November 6, 1983

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 6, 1983:

  • 14,753 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,107 weeks have passed.
  • 1,274,659,200 seconds have passed since November 6, 1983.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,487,102,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 657,724,147,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 212,443,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 109,620,691 steps. That's roughly 48,720 miles!
  • Since this date, 15,295,910 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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