What happened on Friday July 15, 1983?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1983:

• Nintendo launches Famicom in Japan Nintendo released the Famicom (Family Computer) in Japan on July 15, 1983. This home video game console became a significant success, leading to the revitalization of the video game industry after the crash of 1983. The Famicom later evolved into the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) for the North American market. source: britannica.com
• ASALA bombing at Orly Airport kills eight On July 15, 1983, the Armenian militant group ASALA detonated a bomb at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in Orly Airport's south terminal in Paris. The explosion killed eight people and injured 55. Varoujan Garabedian, a Syrian-Armenian national, was arrested and later sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the attack. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1983

July 15, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 15, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 196th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1983 can also be written as 7/15/1983 in the US and as 15/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 15, 1983:

• Jessica Hale

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on July 15th

July 15, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
3. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
4. Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
5. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

July 15, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Rod Stewart - Baby Jane
2. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
3. Freeez - IOU
4. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling
5. Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow

July 15, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
2. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
3. George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
4. The Whispers - Keep On Lovin' Me
5. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Love Is The Key

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 15, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1983 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 15, 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 July 15, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:35 am and setting at 12:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1983.

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Someone born on July 15, 1983 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 9 days old,

or 2236 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15654 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1983?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 15, 1983.

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