What happened on Sunday February 06, 1983?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1983:

• Klaus Barbie extradited to France to face war crimes charges Klaus Barbie, known as the 'Butcher of Lyon' for his role as Gestapo chief in Nazi-occupied France, was extradited from Bolivia to France on February 6, 1983. He faced charges for crimes against humanity, including the deportation and murder of thousands of Jews and resistance fighters during World War II. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• Shergar horse kidnapping occurred in 1983 On February 6, 1983, Shergar, a famous racehorse, was kidnapped from the Ballymany Stud in Ireland. The horse was taken by armed men, believed to be part of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), and despite extensive searches and negotiations, Shergar was never recovered. The incident remains one of the most notorious in horse racing history. source: bbc.com
• 35th NHL All-Star Game The 35th National Hockey League All-Star Game saw the Campbell Conference defeating the Wales Conference 9-3. Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers was named the Most Valuable Player.
• Nancy Lopez Wins LPGA Golf Classic Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secured victory at the Elizabeth Arden Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as a prominent female golfer in the early 1980s.
• Sreesanth: Indian Cricket Player Birth Sreesanth, an Indian cricket player, was noted on this date. He would later become a notable fast bowler in Indian cricket, known for his aggressive playing style.
• José Cuervo Song Release Shelly West released the song 'José Cuervo', which became a Billboard Song of the Year in 1983, highlighting the popular country music scene of the early 1980s.

Events in 1983

February 06, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 06, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 37th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1983 can also be written as 2/6/1983 in the US and as 6/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1983 in February 1983 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1983:

• Melrose Bickerstaff

  American fashion designer and model with moderate industry recognition.

• S. Sreesanth

  Indian professional cricketer known for his bowling skills and controversial career.

• Jamie Whincup

  Prominent Australian racing car driver with significant achievements in motorsports.

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on February 6th

February 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1983 was Africa by Toto, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Toto - Africa
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
4. Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
5. Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon

February 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
4. The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
5. Tears For Fears - Change

February 06, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1983 was Outstanding by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. The Gap Band - Outstanding
2. Evelyn King - Betcha She Don't Love You
3. Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Chaka Khan - Got To Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

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February 06, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1983 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 1983 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 06, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Someone born on February 06, 1983 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 19 days old,

or 2259 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15814 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1983?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 6th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 06, 1983.

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