What happened on Monday June 27, 1983?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1983:

• Soviet Soyuz T-9 mission docks with Salyut 7 space station On June 27, 1983, the Soviet Soyuz T-9 spacecraft, carrying cosmonauts Vladimir Lyakhov and Aleksandr Aleksandrov, successfully docked with the Salyut 7 space station. This mission marked the fourth expedition to Salyut 7, following the unsuccessful Soyuz T-8 attempt. The crew transferred approximately 3.5 tons of cargo from the uncrewed spacecraft Kosmos 1443 to the station, supporting ongoing scientific research. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Maxie Anderson and Don Ida killed in balloon crash in Germany On June 27, 1983, American balloonists Maxie Anderson and Don Ida died when their gondola detached from their helium-filled balloon and crashed into a forest near Bad Kissingen, West Germany. The two were participating in the Gordon Bennett Cup balloon race, which began in Paris. Investigations suggested that the gondola may have struck a power line, causing it to detach. Anderson, 48, was known for crossing the Atlantic in a balloon in 1978, and Ida, 49, was his co-pilot. source: upi.com
• Record art sale for living artist A new record was set for the highest price paid for a work by a living artist, highlighting the growing market for contemporary art. source: artsy.net

Events in 1983

June 27, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 27, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 178th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1983 can also be written as 6/27/1983 in the US and as 27/6/1983 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1983 in June 1983 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1983:

• Dale Steyn

  Legendary South African fast bowler considered one of the greatest and most feared fast bowlers in cricket history.

• Alsou

  Popular Russian pop singer, songwriter, pianist, and actress known for her successful music career in the early 2000s.

• Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann

  Model and sustainable fashion advocate, daughter of actress Isabella Rossellini, known for her work with international fashion brands.

• Evan Taubenfeld

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1983:

• Juan de Garchitorena
• Vincent Gallagher

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on June 27th

June 27, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1983 was Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
2. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
3. The Police - Every Breath You Take
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go

June 27, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

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

June 27, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
2. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
3. George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
5. Debarge - All This Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 27, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 27, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 27, 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 June 27, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 08:11 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 June 27, 1983 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 27 days old,

or 2238 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15672 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 27, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 27, 1983.

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