What happened this day in history October 22, 1983

What are the important events that happened on October 22, 1983? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 22, 1983: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 22, 1983 is the 295th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 70 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 9, 1983 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 435,628,800 seconds has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaenneacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $132.98. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Pig is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 22, 1983 Historical Events

  • 1983
    Two correctional officers are killed by inmates at the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. The incident inspires the Supermax model of prisons.

Who were born on October 22, 1983?

  • 1983
    Plan B, English rapper and actor

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