What happened on Friday December 09, 1983?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1983:

• Australian dollar floats freely after economic reforms On December 9, 1983, the Australian government announced that the Australian dollar would float freely against other currencies. This decision was part of broader economic reforms aimed at improving the country's economic stability and competitiveness. The move marked a significant shift in Australia's monetary policy, allowing market forces to determine the currency's value. source: brookings.edu
• Edwin Meese's controversial remarks on hunger in America In December 1983, White House counselor Edwin Meese III sparked controversy by stating he had seen no "authoritative" evidence of hungry children in America and suggested some people visit soup kitchens because "the food is free and that's easier than paying for it." These comments drew criticism from Democratic leaders and social welfare activists, who labeled them "disgraceful" and "mean-spirited." Meese later offered a tongue-in-cheek defense of his remarks, comparing himself to Ebenezer Scrooge. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1983

December 09, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 09, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1983 can also be written as 12/9/1983 in the US and as 9/12/1983 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1983 in December 1983 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1983:

• Jolene Purdy

  American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Glee' and 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'.

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1983:

• Shah Nawaz Khan

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
2. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
3. Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
5. Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield

December 09, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1983 was Only You by The Flying Pickets, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. The Flying Pickets - Only You
2. Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
3. Slade - My Oh My
4. Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
5. The Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now

December 09, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
2. Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
3. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
4. Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight
5. The S.O.S. Band - Tell Me If You Still Care

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1983.

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Someone born on December 09, 1983 is:

42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 15 days old,

or 2215 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15507 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1983?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 09, 1983.

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