28th of December, 1983

The 28th of December, 1983, fell on a Wednesday. Day 362 of 1983. Decade: 1980s.

36 years, 0 months and 30 days have passed since the 28th of December, 1983.

On This Date

Events that occurred on the 28th of December, 1983:

Beach Boys co-founder Dennis Wilson drowns in Marina del Rey, California.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 28th of December, 1983:

United States: Say Say Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
United Kingdom: Only You - Flying Pickets

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

The movie "Sudden Impact" was at the top of the box office on this date.

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 28th of December, 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.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 28th of December:

28th of December, 1856: Woodrow Wilson: US President.
28th of December, 1922: Stan Lee: Comic book writer.
28th of December, 1934: Maggie Smith: Actress.
28th of December, 1954: Denzel Washington: Actor.
28th of December, 1978: John Legend: Singer.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

36 years, 0 months and 30 days have passed since the 28th of December, 1983.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 52 of 1983.
Leap Year: 1983 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on the 28th of December, 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 441417600.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 28th of December, 1983:

9th of December, 1983: The film Scarface (1983) is released.
17th of December, 1983: A fire at a nightclub in Madrid, Spain, kills 83 people.
17th of December, 1983: A Provisional IRA car bomb kills 6 people outside of Harrods in London.
31st of December, 1983: Five people are killed after two bombs explode in France.
18th of January, 1984: A coal mine explosion in Japan kills 83 people.
22nd of January, 1984: Super Bowl XVIII: The Los Angeles Raiders defeat the Washington Redskins 38-9 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
24th of January, 1984: Apple release their Macintosh computer.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 28th of December, 1983, will have the star sign Capricorn.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1983 was the year of the .
Native American Zodiac: The 28th of December, 1983 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on the 28th of December, 1983.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on the 28th of December, 1983 was probably conceived around the 20th of March, 1983. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 28th of December, 1983 is the 6th of October, 1984. (Rough Estimate).

28th of December

Events that have occurred on the 28th of December:

28th of December, 1976: Freddie King passes away.
28th of December, 2000: American retailer Montgomery Ward announces that it will cease operating.
28th of December, 2009: American musician James Owen Sullivan (The Rev) dies from an overdose.
28th of December, 2014: Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashes in the Karimata Strait, killing 162 people.
28th of December, 2015: English musician Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister passes away after a short battle with cancer.
28th of December, 2002: LinkedIn is founded.
28th of December, 2013: Rapper Doe B is shot dead in Montgomery, Alabama.

Television

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

Scarecrow and Mrs. King - Starring Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner.
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.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 28th of December, 1983.

13,179 days have passed since this date.
1,138,665,600 seconds have passed since the 28th of December, 1983.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,328,443,200 times.
Since the 28th of December, 1983, earth has travelled approximately 587,551,449,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 189,777,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 97,925,242 steps. That's about 43,522 miles!
Since this date, 13,663,987 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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