What happened on Thursday February 24, 1983?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1983:

• Congressional Commission condemns Japanese American internment during WWII On February 24, 1983, the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians released its report, "Personal Justice Denied," condemning the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as unjust and motivated by racism and xenophobia rather than military necessity. The report recommended reparations of $20,000 for each surviving internee. source: history.house.gov
• Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 1,100 for the first time On February 24, 1983, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 1,121.81, marking its first finish above the 1,100 level. This milestone was part of the 1980s bull market, which saw the index surpass several significant thresholds. source: latimes.com

Events in 1983

February 24, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 24, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1983 can also be written as 2/24/1983 in the US and as 24/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1983 in February 1983 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1983:

• Isabelle Ithurburu
• Jan Błachowicz
• Médine

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1983:

• Jacques Benoist-Méchin
• Eric Sundblad

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 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 24, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 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 24, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 05:43 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 24, 1983 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months

or 2256 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15795 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1983?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 24th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 24, 1983.

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