At A Glance

7 September 1983 at a glance

Day of the week
7 September 1983 was a Wednesday.
Irish Chart Song in 1983
The Irish chart song for 1983 was “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club.
Top Film of 1983
The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1983 was Return of the Jedi.
Star sign
The star sign for 7 September is Virgo.
Chinese zodiac
In the Chinese zodiac, 7 September 1983 fell in the Year of the Pig.
Birthstone
The birthstone for September is Sapphire.
Moon phase
The moon phase on 7 September 1983 was New Moon.

On this day: 7 September

  • 1970 Fighting begins between Arab guerrillas and government forces in Jordan.
  • 1977 The Torrijos–Carter Treaties between Panama and the United States on the status of the Panama Canal are signed. The United States agrees to transfer control of the canal to Panama at the end of the 20th century.
  • 1979 The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for US$1.5 billion to avoid bankruptcy.
  • 1986 Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.
  • 1995 Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on STS-69, the second flight of the Wake Shield Facility.

Famous people born on 7 September

  • Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
  • Evan Rachel Wood, American actress and singer (born 1987)
  • Gracie Abrams, American singer-songwriter (born 1999)
  • Oliver Hudson, American actor (born 1976)

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Events of 1983 in Ireland

A selection from Wikipedia's '1983 in Ireland'. Not a complete list.

  • 19 January – The government confirmed that the Garda Síochána bugged politicians' and journalists' telephones.
  • 8 February – A motion calling for the resignation of Charles Haughey as leader failed after a 12-hour Fianna Fáil meeting.
  • 23 April – While more than 50 illegal pirate radio stations were broadcasting in Ireland, a Government memorandum described how their signals were interfering seriously with ambulance, fire brigade and police radio systems, airport traffic systems, and legitimate radio and television reception throughout the country.

Life in Ireland in 1983

Taoiseach

Garret FitzGerald

Petrol (per litre)

£1.45/gal

Loaf of Bread

£0.42

Average House

£26,500

Weekly Wage

£63

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