What happened on Saturday January 08, 1983?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1983:

• Inmates at Sing Sing prison hold 15 guards hostage On January 8, 1983, inmates at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York, took 15 correctional officers hostage in Cell Block B. The uprising lasted 53 hours, ending after intense negotiations. The incident highlighted severe overcrowding and inadequate conditions within the facility. source: washingtonpost.com
• Margaret Thatcher's visit to the Falkland Islands in January 1983 On January 8, 1983, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher arrived in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, accompanied by her husband, Denis. The visit aimed to pay tribute to those who liberated the islands during the 1982 conflict. Thatcher's arrival was met with spontaneous and emotional greetings from the islanders, reflecting the deep appreciation for her leadership during the war. source: margaretthatcher.org
• Chris Mordetzky, professional wrestler, born in Santa Monica, California Christopher Todd Mordetzky, known in the wrestling world as Chris Masters, was born on January 8, 1983, in Santa Monica, California. He began his wrestling career at 16, training with Ultimate Pro Wrestling, and later signed a developmental contract with WWE, debuting as "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters in 2005. He is also known for his time in Impact Wrestling under the ring name Chris Adonis. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1983

January 08, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1983

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1983

January 08, 1983: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cleveland Browns - Los Angeles Raiders : 10 - 27
• Detroit Lions - Washington Redskins : 7 - 31
• New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 13 - 28
• St. Louis Cardinals - Green Bay Packers : 16 - 41

January 08, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 8th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1983 can also be written as 1/8/1983 in the US and as 8/1/1983 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1983 in January 1983 calendar

Famous people born on January 08, 1983:

• Kim Jong-un

  Current Supreme Leader of North Korea, who has ruled the country since 2011, known for his controversial nuclear and missile programs.

• Chris Masters

  Professional wrestler known for his muscular physique and performances in WWE during the mid-2000s.

• Chen Xiexia

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on January 8th

Famous people died on January 08, 1983:

• Gerhard Barkhorn

  Gerhard Barkhorn was a renowned Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, credited as one of the most successful fighter pilots in...

• Tom McCall

  Progressive Republican governor of Oregon known for environmental leadership and political innovation, who served from 1966 to 1974 and...

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on January 8th

January 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1983 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
2. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
3. Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
4. Men At Work - Down Under
5. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing

January 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1983 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
4. David Essex - A Winter's Tale
5. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue

January 08, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1983 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Prince - 1999
5. Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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January 08, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1983 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1983 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:13 am and setting at 01:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Someone born on January 08, 1983 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 26 days old,

or 2255 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15791 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1983.

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