Tuesday February 08, 1983: on this day

February 08, 1983 was the 39th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 08, 1983, who was born and died on February 08, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down Under by Men At Work), movies (e.g. Local Hero, directed by Bill Forsyth), TV series (e.g. The Hard Word) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 08, 1983?


February 08, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1983 can also be written as 2/8/1983 in the US and as 8/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1983:

  • Wayne gretzky sets nhl all star record of four goals in one period.
  • 35th nhl all-star game: campbell beats wales 9-3 at new york islanders.
  • Baseball orders mickey mantle to sever ties with claridge casino.
  • Eric peters sets transatlantic sailboat record (east to west): 46 days.
  • Champion thoroughbred shergar kidnapped in ireland; never found; lloyds of london pays us$10.6 million insurance.
  • The melbourne dust storm hits australia's second largest city. the result of the worst drought on record and a day of severe weather conditions, a 320 metres (1,050 ft) deep dust cloud envelops the city, turning day to night.
  • A dust storm hits melbourne, resulting in the worst drought on record and severe weather conditions in the city.
  • Irish race horse shergar is stolen and allegedly killed by gunmen in a ransom attempt.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Who was born on February 08, 1983?


Famous people born on February 08, 1983:

  • Indio Romulo

    Known for his roles in independent films.

  • Louise Glover

    Louise glover is a british model and photographer, best known for winning the title of miss great britain in 2006.

  • Burke Badenhop

    Burke Badenhop is a former MLB pitcher known for his time with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Jermaine Anderson

    Canadian basketball player[248].

  • Cory Jane

    New zealand rugby player[250].

  • Elina Partõka

    Estonian swimmer.

  • Jim Verraros

    American actor and singer.

  • Olga Syahputra

    Indonesian actor, singer (d.2015).

  • Diana Falzone Falzone
  • Gala Évora
  • Tony Skinn
  • Pierre Roger

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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


You are 41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 21 days old,

or 2146 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15025 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1983?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Izzabell Murdoch

    Izzabell Murdoch was an Irish-British novelist and philosopher, known for her complex and philosophical novels.

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


Holidays on February 08, 1983:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1983:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 7th and February 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down Under
  2. - Baby, Come To Me
  3. - Sexual Healing
  4. - Shame On The Moon
  5. - Africa youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Shy
  2. - Down Under
  3. - Billie Jean youtube
  4. - Sign Of The Times
  5. - Change

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Billie Jean youtube
  2. - Betcha She Don't Love You
  3. - Outstanding
  4. - Sexual Healing
  5. - Got To Be There

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

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

Local Hero

Local Hero

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Bill Forsyth

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay, Denis Lawson

Country: United States of America

Pauline at the Beach

Pauline at the Beach

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Amanda Langlet, Arielle Dombasle, Pascal Greggory, Féodor Atkine

The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Wilford Leach

Starring: Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Table for Five

Table for Five

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Robert Lieberman

Starring: Jon Voight, Richard Crenna, Marie-Christine Barrault, Millie Perkins

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Scott Roberts

The Family Tree

The Family Tree

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Vivi Friedman

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Bare Essence

Bare Essence

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

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

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

Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon

Master of the Game

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KATE BLACKWELL: Who is she? She is the symbol for success. A beautiful woman who turned her inheritance into an international conglomerate. She was awarded a special place among the rich and famous.

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery by Femmy DeLyser

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery

By:

Fonda's personal trainer, DeLyser (pre-birth of Troy in 1973), later joined Jane's Workout studios as a teacher of breathing exercises for pregnant women.

Crossings by Danielle Steel

Crossings

By:

The majestic Normandie sails across the Atlantic, despite rumors of war.

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

By:

Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut

Deadeye Dick

By:

Kurt Vonnegut's satirical, funny and chillingly humorous look at the death or innocence is Deadeye Dick. An assortment of Vonnegutian horrors ensues, including a double murder, radioactivity fatality, and a decapitation.

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

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

Cube Quest

Cube Quest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Simutrek Inc.

Cavern Creatures

Cavern Creatures

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Datamost

Harrier Attack

Harrier Attack

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Oric 1, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Durell Software

Donkey Kong 3

Donkey Kong 3

Platform: Arcade, NES, PC-88, FM-7, e-Reader, Virtual Console

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Infidel

Infidel

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

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Who was the US President on February 08, 1983?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1983?

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

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 1983?

February 1983 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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