What happened on Wednesday February 23, 1983?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1983:

• Times Beach dioxin evacuation initiated due to contamination On February 23, 1983, the residents of Times Beach, Missouri, were evacuated due to dioxin contamination in the area. The contamination was linked to the improper disposal of waste oil that contained the toxic chemical. This event led to the eventual buyout and demolition of the town, marking a significant environmental disaster in the United States. source: epa.gov
• Spanish government expropriates Rumasa conglomerate On February 23, 1983, Spain's Socialist government, led by Prime Minister Felipe González, expropriated the Rumasa conglomerate, a vast holding company comprising 18 banks and approximately 400 companies. The expropriation aimed to safeguard bank deposits, employment, and the economic rights of third parties, which were considered to be at serious risk due to the conglomerate's financial instability. Rumasa employed around 60,000 people and had a turnover of 350,000 million pesetas in 1982. The decision was based on concerns over unsound business practices, including the lack of external audits since 1978 and significant unpaid tax liabilities. The expropriation was later ruled constitutional by Spain's Constitutional Court in December 1983. source: elpais.com
• Emily Blunt born in London, England British actress Emily Blunt was born on February 23, 1983, in London, England. She gained recognition for her roles in films such as 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006) and 'Edge of Tomorrow' (2014). source: en.wikipedia.org
• 25th Grammy Awards The 25th Grammy Awards celebrated outstanding musical achievements, with Toto's 'Rosanna' and 'Toto IV' album, along with the band Men at Work, receiving significant recognition.
• Herschel Walker Signs with USFL The New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) signed Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker to a groundbreaking 3-year, $5 million contract, highlighting the competitive nature of professional sports contracts in the early 1980s.
• Herbert Howells Death Herbert Norman Howells, distinguished English composer known for his significant contributions to choral and organ music, passed away at age 90. He was a notable figure in 20th-century classical music.
• Mido Birth Mido (Ahmed Hossam), an Egyptian professional football player, was born. He would later play for several prominent European clubs including Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, and Middlesbrough.
• Mirco Bergamasco Birth Mirco Bergamasco, a notable Italian rugby player, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent figure in Italian rugby, representing his country at international levels.

Events in 1983

February 23, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 23, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 54th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1983 can also be written as 2/23/1983 in the US and as 23/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1983 in February 1983 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1983:

• Emily Blunt

  Emily Blunt is a British actress renowned for her versatile roles across drama, comedy, and action films. She is best known for her performances in films such as 'The Devil Wears Prada,' 'Edge of Tomorrow,' 'A Quiet Place,' and 'Mary Poppins Returns.' Blunt has received multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for several BAFTA and Screen Actors … [bio]

• Aziz Ansari

  Aziz Ansari is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He is best known for his role as Tom Haverford on the NBC series 'Parks and Recreation' and as the creator and star of the Netflix series 'Master of None.' Ansari has won several awards for his work, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. [bio]

• Mido

  Egyptian footballer, manager and sportscaster.

• Frank Hansen
• Bernd Hiemer
• Mirco Bergamasco
• Simona Molinari
• He Yang
• Dijon Thompson
• Gastón Machín
• Matías Giménez
• Moreno Aoas Vidal
• Jonathan Haagensen
• Murod Zukhurov
• Sultan Abdulmajeed Alhabashi
• Simon Eder

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1983:

• Herbert Howells

  English organist composer and educator (d.83).

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on February 23rd

February 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1983 was Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
2. Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon
3. Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut
4. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
5. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

February 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
4. Tears For Fears - Change

February 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
2. Debarge - I Like It
3. The Gap Band - Outstanding
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - Fall In Love With Me
5. Lionel Richie - You Are

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:17 pm and setting at 04:51 am.

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

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Someone born on February 23, 1983 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 1 day old,

or 2256 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15796 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1983.

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