Monday August 08, 1983: on this day

August 08, 1983 was the 220th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 08, 1983 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 08, 1983, who was born and died on August 08, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Mr. Mom, directed by Stan Dragoti), TV series (e.g. Vom Webstuhl Zur Weltmacht) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1983?


August 08, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 220th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 08, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

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August 08, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1983:

  • Jury in kc, mo, awards tv anchorwoman christine craft $500,000 in sex discrimination suit against kmbc-tv
  • Military coup in guatemala, president rios montt flees
  • Brigadier general efrain rios montt is deposed as president of guatemela.

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August 08, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1983 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 09:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1983.

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Who was born on August 08, 1983?


Famous people born on August 08, 1983:

  • Guy Burnet
    Guy Burnet

    English actor and producer.

  • Hitomi Kanehara

    Japanese novelist known for her work in contemporary literature.

  • Jaclyn Betham

    Jaclyn Betham is an American actress, best known for her role as Paige Arlen on the television series The Haves and the Have Nots.

  • Sarah Riani

    Sarah riani is a french singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Willie Tonga

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Fred Meyers

    American actor.

  • Brit Marling

    Writer.

  • Nutsa Kulhianidze
  • Christophe Debaty
  • Vivian Yusuf
  • Chris Dednam
  • Alexandra Coletti
  • Mario D'Amico
  • Bade İşçil
  • Ivana Đerisilo
  • Vittorio Parrinello

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 17 days old,

or 2124 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14871 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 1983.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1983?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1983?

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

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August 08, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1983:

  • Wild Bill Moore (William M. Moore

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 8th

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August 08, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1983:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 08, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  2. - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
  3. - She Works Hard For The Money
  4. - Maniac youtube
  5. - Is There Something I Should Know

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 08, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Give It Up
  2. - Gold
  3. - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
  4. - Club Tropicana
  5. - IOU

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 08, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She Works Hard For The Money
  2. - Freak-A-Zoid
  3. - Get It Right
  4. - Crazy
  5. - Just Be Good To Me

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August 08, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Mom

Mr. Mom

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Stan Dragoti

Starring: Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Frederick Koehler, Taliesin Jaffe

Country: United States of America

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Easy Money

Easy Money

Release year: 1983

Directed by: James Signorelli

Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Candice Azzara

Zeder

Zeder

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Pupi Avati

Starring: Gabriele Lavia, Cesare Barbetti, Anne Canovas, Andrea Montuschi, Adolfo Belletti, Bob Tonelli, Marcello Tusco

Country: Italy

The Golden Seal

The Golden Seal

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Frank Zuniga

Starring: Steve Railsback, Michael Beck, Penelope Milford, Torquil Campbell

August 08, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 1983 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Release year: 1983

Moschops

Moschops

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jim Trainor

Shades of Darkness

Shades of Darkness

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Ian Adema

No Excuses

No Excuses

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio

August 08, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

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Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

The Summer Of Katya by Trevanian

The Summer Of Katya

By:

Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent graduate of medical school, arrives in Salies, France, to help the village physician.

White Gold Wielder by Stephen R. Donaldson

White Gold Wielder

By:

Thomas Covenant understood that, despite his failure at the Isle of The One Tree he needed to return to The Land to fight.

Ascent Into Hell by Andrew M. Greeley

Ascent Into Hell

By:

Hugh Donlon is a troubled, lonely priest who falls in love with an elderly nun and then returns to secular life.

Working Out by Charles Hix

Working Out

By:

Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.

August 08, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Earthly Delights

Earthly Delights

Platform: Apple II, PC Booter

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Datamost

Major Havoc

Major Havoc

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Dino Eggs

Dino Eggs

Platform: Apple II (original), Commodore 64, IBM PC

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Micro Fun

Drol

Drol

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, NEC PC-8801, Sega SG-1000

Genre: Action

Publisher: Brøderbund

Alley Cat

Alley Cat

Platform: Atari 8-bit, MS-DOS

Genre: Action, multi-game

Publisher: Synapse Software (Atari 8-bit) IBM (DOS)

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1983?

On August 08, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1983?

On August 08, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1983?

On August 08, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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What happened in 1983?

1983 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Annie closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 2,377 performances
  • Sophisticated Ladies closes at Lunt-Fontanne NYC after 767 performances
  • Gaylord Perry joins Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton to reach 3,500 career strikeouts this season, he also wins his 1st game as a Royal

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What was the calendar for August 1983?

August 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1983 calendar looked like.

Monday August 8, 1983