What happened on Friday April 22, 1983?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1983:

• Stern magazine announces discovery of Hitler's diaries On April 22, 1983, German magazine Stern announced the discovery of 60 handwritten volumes purportedly by Adolf Hitler. The diaries were claimed to have been found in a plane crash in 1945 and were said to offer new insights into Hitler's personal thoughts and the history of the Nazi state. However, subsequent forensic analysis revealed the diaries to be forgeries, leading to a major journalistic scandal. source: washingtonpost.com
• Soviet diplomat Valery Ivanov expelled from Australia on espionage charges On April 22, 1983, Australian Foreign Minister Bill Hayden announced the expulsion of Valery Ivanov, First Secretary at the Soviet Embassy in Canberra, citing his involvement with the KGB and activities threatening Australia's national security. Ivanov was given seven days to leave the country. This incident, known as the Combe–Ivanov affair, also implicated Australian Labor Party member David Combe, leading to a broader investigation into Soviet espionage in Australia. source: aph.gov.au
• British nuclear test "Armada" conducted at Nevada Test Site On April 22, 1983, the United Kingdom conducted a nuclear test named "Armada" at the Nevada Test Site. This test was part of a series of joint UK-US underground nuclear tests aimed at maintaining the effectiveness of the UK's nuclear capabilities. The test was conducted in cooperation with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) of the United States. source: hansard.parliament.uk
• Kursk Nuclear Power Plant Reactor Shutdown A reactor at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia was shut down due to fuel rod failures, highlighting potential nuclear safety concerns.
• Soyuz T-8 Mission Return The Soyuz T-8 spacecraft returned to Earth after an aborted mission due to docking complications, representing a challenging spaceflight experience.
• New York Islanders Win Patrick Division Finals The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 in the Patrick Division Finals, winning the series 4-2, marking a significant moment in the NHL playoffs.
• First Sri Lanka-Australia Test Cricket Match The inaugural Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia commenced in Kandy, marking an important milestone in international cricket relations.

Events in 1983

April 22, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from April 1983

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1983

Your poster from April 22, 1983

April 22, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 112th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1983 can also be written as 4/22/1983 in the US and as 22/4/1983 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1983 in April 1983 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1983:

• Francis Capra

  Francis Capra is an American actor best known for his roles in the film 'A Bronx Tale' and the television series 'Veronica Mars,' where he played Eli 'Weevil' Navarro. [bio]

• Amanda Quagliata
• Claudia Henkel

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on April 22nd

Famous people died on April 22, 1983:

• Walter Slezak

  Walter Slezak was an Austrian-born actor known for his work in both European and American films and theater. He enjoyed a successful career spanning several decades, appearing in notable projects such as 'Lifeboat' (1944), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and the Broadway musical 'Fanny,' for which he won a Tony Award. [bio]

• Earl Hines

  Legendary jazz pianist known as the 'Father of Modern Jazz Piano' who significantly influenced the development of bebop and big band music.

• Lamberto Maggiorani
• Adriano Buzzati Traverso
• Richard Jeffries Dawes
• Gösta Holmér
• Gunta Stölzl

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 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 22, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 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 22nd is Taurus.

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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.

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April 22, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 22, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 03:34 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1983

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Someone born on April 22, 1983 is:

43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 2 days old,

or 2248 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15738 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1983.

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