What happened on Friday January 21, 1983?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1983:

• US certifies El Salvador's compliance for continued military aid On January 21, 1983, President Ronald Reagan certified that the Salvadoran government was complying with the terms of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, allowing El Salvador to continue receiving U.S. military and economic assistance. This certification was based on the Salvadoran government's progress in human rights, economic and political reforms, and free elections. source: heritage.org
• First opera supertitles introduced at the Canadian Opera Company On January 21, 1983, the Canadian Opera Company premiered the use of supertitles during a performance of "The Magic Flute." This innovation allowed audiences to read translations of the sung text projected above the stage, enhancing accessibility and understanding of operatic performances. The introduction of supertitles has since become a standard practice in opera worldwide. source: cbc.ca
• John Hollander and Anthony Hecht awarded Bollingen Prize for Poetry in 1983 In 1983, the Bollingen Prize for Poetry was awarded to John Hollander and Anthony Hecht. The selection committee included Marie Borroff, Robert Fitzgerald, and James Merrill. source: bollingen.yale.edu
• Moritz Volz: German Footballer Moritz Volz is a professional German football player known for his career in European football.

Events in 1983

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

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January 21, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 21st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1983 can also be written as 1/21/1983 in the US and as 21/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1983:

• Svetlana Khodchenkova

  Svetlana Khodchenkova is a Russian actress best known internationally for her roles in films such as 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' and 'The Wolverine.' She is recognized for her extensive work in Russian cinema, television, and theatre. [bio]

• Maryse Ouellet

  Former WWE wrestler who gained significant popularity for her dynamic in-ring performances and charismatic personality.

• Alex Acker

  American basketball player.

• Asael Lubotzky

  Israeli physician, author and molecular biologist.

• Francesca Segat

  Italian swimmer.

• Marieke van den Ham

  Dutch water polo player.

• Moritz Volz

  German footballer.

• Alvaro Quiros
• Saša Stojanović
• Ranko Despotović
• Július Sabo
• Paula Prendes
• Stefan Larsson
• Kelly VanderBeek
• Maryse
• Javier González
• Rapsody

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1983:

• Felice Zappulla
• Ton Satomi

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on January 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Men At Work - Down Under
2. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
3. Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Toto - Africa

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
4. David Essex - A Winter's Tale
5. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1983 was The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
2. Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
3. Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Chaka Khan - Got To Be There

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1983 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1983

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Someone born on January 21, 1983 is:

43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 4 days old,

or 2261 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15830 days old,

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

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

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

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