What happened on Saturday July 23, 1983?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1983:

• Black July: Devastating ethnic riots in Sri Lanka The Black July riots began on July 23, 1983, in Sri Lanka, marking a significant escalation in ethnic tensions between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority. The violence resulted in widespread destruction, thousands of deaths, and the displacement of many Tamils, leading to a prolonged civil conflict. This event is often cited as a turning point in Sri Lanka's history, exacerbating ethnic divisions and fueling the civil war that lasted until 2009. source: bbc.com
• Gimli Glider: Air Canada flight makes emergency landing On July 23, 1983, Air Canada Flight 143, known as the Gimli Glider, made a miraculous emergency landing in Gimli, Manitoba after running out of fuel mid-flight. The aircraft, a Boeing 767, was able to land safely on a former airstrip, with no fatalities among the 69 passengers and crew. This incident highlighted issues related to fuel measurement and conversion errors in aviation. source: cbc.ca
• Deadly mudslides in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, on July 23, 1983 On July 23, 1983, heavy rainfall in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, led to severe flooding and mudslides, resulting in at least 45 deaths and 59 missing persons. The western region of Shimane was particularly affected, with mudslides engulfing hillside homes during the night. The intense rainfall reached up to 3.5 inches per hour, causing widespread damage, including the destruction of 270 homes and flooding of over 12,000 residences and businesses. source: upi.com

Events in 1983

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

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July 23, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 204th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1983 can also be written as 7/23/1983 in the US and as 23/7/1983 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1983 in July 1983 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1983:

• Aaron Peirsol

  Olympic gold medalist and world record-holding backstroke swimmer who competed for the United States.

• Rebecca Cartwright

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1983:

• Georges Auric

  French composer (b. 1899).

• Eraldo Miscia

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on July 23rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 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 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 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 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 05:07 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 23, 1983 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 2 days old,

or 2235 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15647 days old,

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

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

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