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Born in 1983: Canada

This was Canada in 1983. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Canada like in 1983?

Here is what Canada was like in 1983. The biggest song was “Every Breath You Take”. In cinemas, people watched “Porky's”. In the news: JoAnn Thatcher murdered. 1983 was also the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1983.

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Songs

  • Every Breath You Take · The Police

Films

  • Porky's · Golden Reel Award 1983

On TV

  • La Soirée du hockey · Radio-Canada
  • Hockey Night in Canada · CBC
  • Front Page Challenge · CBC
  • The Friendly Giant · CBC

Cars

  • Pontiac Parisienne · Pontiac (General Motors of Canada)
  • Volvos made in Halifax · Volvo
  • Ford F-Series pickup · Ford
  • Pontiac Acadian · Pontiac (General Motors of Canada)

Snacks and ice creams

  • Mirage chocolate bar · Rowntree / Nestlé

Phones and gadgets

  • Northern Telecom Solo · Northern Telecom
  • Pay TV starts · First Choice, Superchannel and others (1983-02-01)

Fashion

  • Toques and the "hoser" look
  • Alfred Sung for working women · Alfred Sung
  • Tilley hats · Tilley Endurables

Sports

  • Toronto Argonauts win the Grey Cup · 71st Grey Cup (1983-11-27)

Popular baby names

  • Michael · Boys
  • Jennifer · Girls
  • Christopher · Boys
  • Ashley · Girls
  • Sarah · Girls
  • Matthew · Boys

In the news

  • JoAnn Thatcher murdered (1983-01-21)
  • Pay TV arrives (1983-02-01)
  • Montreal convention centre opens (1983-05-27)
  • Fire on Air Canada Flight 797 (1983-06-02)
  • Mulroney takes over the Tories (1983-06-11)
  • Charles and Diana tour Canada (1983-06-17)
  • BC Place opens (1983-06-19)
  • The Gimli Glider (1983-07-23)

1983: the Year of the Water Pig

People born from about 4 February 1983 to 3 February 1984 share the Pig as their year animal, with the Water element: warmth and generosity with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Dog year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Canada like in 1983?

Here is what Canada was like in 1983. The biggest song was “Every Breath You Take”. In cinemas, people watched “Porky's”. In the news: JoAnn Thatcher murdered. 1983 was also the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1983.

What was the No. 1 song in Canada in 1983?

“Every Breath You Take” was the biggest song of 1983 in Canada.

What animal year was 1983?

1983 was the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February 1983 to 3 February 1984. People born in January 1983 belong to the Water Dog year.

What were popular baby names in Canada in 1983?

Popular names included Michael, Jennifer, Christopher, and Ashley.

How old is someone born in 1983?

Someone born in 1983 turns 43 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026