What happened on Thursday April 21, 1983?

Here's what happened on April 21, 1983:

• United Kingdom introduces new 1-pound coin On April 21, 1983, the United Kingdom introduced a new 1-pound coin, replacing the previous 1-pound banknote. The coin was made of nickel-brass and featured a round shape, with designs representing the four constituent parts of the UK: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and England. It remained in circulation until October 15, 2017, when it was replaced by a 12-sided coin. source: royalmint.com
• Jackie Presser elected president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters On April 21, 1983, Jackie Presser was elected president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, succeeding Roy Williams, who resigned after being convicted of conspiring to bribe a U.S. senator. Presser, a Cleveland-based union leader, pledged to lead the union in a progressive direction and address its image issues. His election was influenced by support from organized crime figures, including the Genovese crime family. source: upi.com
• Walter Slezak, actor, dies Walter Slezak, an Austrian-born actor known for his roles in German and Hollywood films, died on April 21, 1983, in Flower Hill, New York, at the age of 80. He reportedly took his own life due to health issues. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1983

April 21, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from April 1983

Newspapers from Apr. 21, 1983

Your poster from April 21, 1983

April 21, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 111th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1983 can also be written as 4/21/1983 in the US and as 21/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1983 in April 1983 calendar

Famous people born on April 21, 1983:

• Gugu Mbatha-Raw

  Gugu Mbatha-Raw is a British actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She has received critical acclaim for her roles in 'Belle,' 'Beyond the Lights,' and the TV anthology series 'Black Mirror.' [bio]

• Tarvaris Jackson

  NFL quarterback who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills during his professional football career.

• Tan France

  British fashion designer and television personality, best known for his role as the fashion expert on the popular Netflix series Queer Eye.

• Miranda Kerr

  Australian supermodel, Victoria's Secret Angel, and successful entrepreneur who founded the skincare brand KORA Organics.

• Sebastian Ingrosso

  Swedish DJ and record producer, known for being part of the influential electronic dance music group Swedish House Mafia.

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on April 21st

Famous people died on April 21, 1983:

• Walter Slezak

  Austrian-american actor and singer (b. 1902).

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on April 21st

April 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1983 was Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
2. Michael Jackson - Beat It
3. Styx - Mr. Roboto
4. Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
5. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

April 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. David Bowie - Let's Dance
2. Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know?
3. Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind
4. JoBoxers - Boxerbeat
5. FR David - Words

April 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
2. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
3. Champaign - Try Again
4. The Whispers - Tonight
5. Kashif - I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 21, 1983! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 03:00 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1983

Your place in the Universe on April 21, 1983

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 21, 1983 is:

43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 3 days old,

or 2248 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15739 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1983?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 21st 2027.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 21, 1983.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.