What happened on Friday July 22, 1983?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1983:

• Poland ends martial law and grants political prisoner amnesty On July 22, 1983, Poland officially lifted martial law, which had been in place since December 13, 1981, and announced an amnesty program for political prisoners. The amnesty aimed to release many individuals imprisoned during the martial law period, though some, including senior members of the banned Solidarity union, remained incarcerated. The move was part of the government's efforts to ease domestic opposition and seek the lifting of international sanctions. source: washingtonpost.com
• End of Polish Martial Law On July 22, 1983, the Polish government officially lifted martial law, which had been in effect since December 13, 1981. The decision was announced by General Wojciech Jaruzelski, the head of the Military Council of National Salvation, and marked a significant step towards the restoration of civil liberties and the normalization of political life in Poland. The lifting of martial law was a response to both domestic and international pressures, including economic sanctions imposed by Western countries and widespread protests against the authoritarian regime. source: washingtonpost.com
• Martial law in Poland is officially revoked On July 22, 1983, the Polish government formally lifted martial law, which had been in effect since December 13, 1981. The suspension of martial law on December 31, 1982, was followed by its official revocation in July 1983. Despite the end of martial law, many restrictions on civil liberties and political life remained in place throughout the mid-to-late 1980s. source: washingtonpost.com
• 3D CAT Scan Medical Breakthrough First successful three-dimensional recreation of a human head using CAT scan technology, representing a significant advancement in medical imaging and diagnostic techniques.
• Dick Smith's Global Helicopter Flight Australian adventurer Dick Smith completes the first solo helicopter circumnavigation of the world, a remarkable feat of aviation and personal endurance.
• Shimane Prefecture Disaster Severe rainfall and mudslides in western Shimane Prefecture, Japan, lead to 117 fatalities, highlighting the destructive potential of natural disasters.
• Western Iran Earthquake A magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes western Iran, causing potential local damage and disruption.
• O-Zone Singer Birth Arsenium, a Moldovan singer who would later become famous as a member of the pop group O-Zone, is born.
• Brian Downing Baseball Record Los Angeles Angels player Brian Downing's record consecutive game streak ends at 244 games.

Events in 1983

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

LIFE magazines from July 1983

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1983

July 22, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1983 can also be written as 7/22/1983 in the US and as 22/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1983 in July 1983 calendar

Famous people born on July 22, 1983:

• Sharni Vinson

  Sharni Vinson is an Australian actress, dancer, and model best known for her roles in the Australian soap opera 'Home and Away' and the horror thriller film 'You're Next.' She has also appeared in the dance film 'Step Up 3D' and the sci-fi film 'Bait 3D.' [bio]

• Arsenie Todiras

  Moldovan singer, member of the popular pop group O-Zone, known for their international hit 'Dragostea Din Tei'.

• Jodi Albert
• Aldo de Nigris
• Dries Devenyns
• Fandango
• Juliana Felisberta
• Je'Kel Foster
• Álex Gadea
• Clemens von Grumbkow
• Mohamed Hachad
• Steven Jackson
• Ander Murillo
• Reagan Noble
• Pavlo Rozenberg
• Jonas Sakuwaha
• Hernán Sandoval
• William Volpicella
• Maryam Zaree

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on July 22nd

Famous people died on July 22, 1983:

• Rodolfo Llopis
• Giuseppe Manzone
• Darrell Silvera

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on July 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:59 pm and setting at 04:14 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 22, 1983 is:

42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 11 days old,

or 2227 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15595 days old,

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

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