What happened on Friday September 23, 1983?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1983:

• Argentina's military junta decrees amnesty law On September 23, 1983, Argentina's military junta enacted an amnesty law, known as the National Pacification Law, granting immunity to military personnel and police involved in human rights abuses during the 'Dirty War' from 1976 to 1983. This law aimed to protect the armed forces from prosecution by a forthcoming civilian government. The decree was immediately condemned by major political parties and human rights organizations, who predicted its repeal once a civilian government took office. source: washingtonpost.com
• Gulf Air Flight 771 bombing On September 23, 1983, Gulf Air Flight 771, a Boeing 737-2P6 en route from Karachi, Pakistan, to Abu Dhabi, UAE, was destroyed by a bomb in the baggage compartment during its approach to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The explosion caused the aircraft to crash in the desert near Jebel Ali, resulting in the deaths of all 112 occupants, including 105 passengers and 7 crew members. The majority of the passengers were Pakistani nationals returning to their jobs in the Gulf after spending the Eid al-Adha holiday with their families in Pakistan. The Abu Nidal Organization, a Palestinian nationalist militant group, was believed to have planted the bomb to pressure Gulf States into paying protection money to avoid attacks on their soil. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Steve Carlton's 300th win against the St. Louis Cardinals On September 23, 1983, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton achieved his 300th career victory by defeating his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-2 at Busch Stadium. Carlton pitched eight innings, striking out 12 batters and allowing two runs on seven hits. He also contributed offensively with a two-out RBI single in the second inning. This milestone made him the 16th pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 wins. source: mlb.com
• Everly Brothers reunion concert at Royal Albert Hall On September 23, 1983, the Everly Brothers reunited at London's Royal Albert Hall after a ten-year hiatus. This concert marked the end of their solo careers and was recorded for a live album and video broadcast in January 1984. The brothers returned to the studio as a duo, recording the album 'EB '84' produced by Dave Edmunds. source: bbc.co.uk
• Violence in New Caledonia Tensions escalate in New Caledonia as violence erupts between native Kanaks and French expatriates. The French government withdraws its previous promise of independence, further complicating the territorial dispute.
• First African Heavyweight Champion Gerrie Coetzee of South Africa makes history by becoming the first African boxer to win the world heavyweight championship, breaking racial barriers in international boxing.
• Saint Kitts and Nevis Joins UN Saint Kitts and Nevis is admitted as a member of the United Nations, marking an important moment in the country's post-colonial international recognition.
• Katherine Davalos Ortega Becomes US Treasurer Katherine Davalos Ortega begins her term as the United States Treasurer, representing a milestone for women in federal financial leadership roles.

Events in 1983

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

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September 23, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 266th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1983 can also be written as 9/23/1983 in the US and as 23/9/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 23, 1983:

• Leinier Domínguez
• Lucas Prisor
• Nadir El Fassi

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Famous people born on September 23rd

Famous people died on September 23, 1983:

• Szolem Mandelbrojt
• Antonio Ruggero Maria Giorgi

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on September 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 1983 was Tell Her About It by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Billy Joel - Tell Her About It
2. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
3. Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
4. Michael Sembello - Maniac
5. Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 23, 1983 was Red Red Wine by UB40, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. UB40 - Red Red Wine
2. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
3. Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
4. Madness - Wings Of A Dove
5. Genesis - Mama

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 23, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Rick James - Cold Blooded
2. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
3. Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad
4. Zapp - I Can Make You Dance
5. Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:53 pm and setting at 08:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 22, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1983.

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Someone born on September 23, 1983 is:

42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 2 days old,

or 2226 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15585 days old,

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

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