What happened on Wednesday December 21, 1983?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1983:

• NCAA rescinds controversial two-shot foul rule On December 21, 1983, the NCAA Men's Basketball Committee unanimously voted to rescind a rule that awarded two free throws for fouls committed in the last two minutes of regulation and all overtime periods. The rule, intended to reduce excessive fouling late in games, led to unintended consequences, including increased fouling and physical play. Coaches and officials expressed concerns over its impact on game flow and safety. source: washingtonpost.com
• Paul de Man, Belgian-born literary critic and theorist, dies at 64 Paul de Man, a prominent Belgian-born literary critic and theorist, passed away on December 21, 1983, in New Haven, Connecticut, at the age of 64. He was known for introducing German and French philosophical approaches into Anglo-American literary studies and critical theory. De Man was a key figure in the deconstructionist movement, alongside Jacques Derrida, and served as Sterling Professor of the Humanities and chairman of the Department of Comparative Literature at Yale University at the time of his death. source: en.wikipedia.org
• NBA basketball milestone On December 21, 1983, the NBA saw a significant milestone when the Boston Celtics played against the New Jersey Nets. This game was notable for its high scoring and showcased the talents of several key players, contributing to the league's growing popularity. source: nba.com
• Celebrity Wedding Actress Loretta Swit, known for her role in M*A*S*H, marries Dennis Holahan in a private ceremony.

Events in 1983

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

LIFE magazines from December 1983

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1983

Your poster from December 21, 1983

December 21, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1983 can also be written as 12/21/1983 in the US and as 21/12/1983 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1983 in December 1983 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1983:

• Steven Yeun

  Steven Yeun is a South Korean-born American actor best known for his roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Minari.' He has received critical acclaim for his performances in both television and film and became the first Asian American actor to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. [bio]

• Jonah Hill

  Acclaimed actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for comedy and dramatic roles in films like 'Superbad' and 'Moneyball'.

• Lara Stone

  Dutch model and actress who has been a prominent figure in international fashion and media.

• Karishma Tanna

  Indian television actress and model who has appeared in numerous popular TV shows and Bollywood films.

• Nenad Medic
• Maria Gregersen

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1983:

• Paul de Man

  Influential post-structuralist literary critic and philosopher known for his work on deconstruction and critical theory.

• Eric Porter

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on December 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
3. Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
4. Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
5. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
2. The Flying Pickets - Only You
3. Paul Young - Love Of The Common People
4. David Essex - A Winter's Tale
5. Slade - My Oh My

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
2. Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
3. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
4. Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
5. Shannon - Let The Music Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:14 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.

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Someone born on December 21, 1983 is:

42 years 5 months old,

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

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