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About August 16th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: Paul Simon weds Carrie Fisher
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1983 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Cameron, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Every Breath You Take by The Police
- #1 UK song: Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band
- Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento
More about August 16th, 1983? See below for more news and curiosities on August 16th, 1983.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1983?
- August 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1983?
- August 16, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1983?
What day of the week was August 16, 1983?
August 16, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1983 can also be written as 8/16/1983 in the US and as 16/8/1983 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1983:
- Paul simon weds carrie fisher
- ''the bill'' first airs as ''woodentop''.
- Hurricane alicia hits the texas coast, killing 22 and causing over us$3.8 billion (2005 dollars) in damage.
- Five people are killed and 18 others injured when a road train is deliberately driven into a motel at ayers rock, nt (the driver, douglas edward crabbe, is convicted in march 1984).
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August 16, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1983 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 02:58 pm and setting at 12:43 am.
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 16, 1983?
Famous people born on August 16, 1983:
- Cau Emmett
Cau Emmett was an American football player who played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League.
- Nikolis Zisis
Greek professional basketball player known for his successful career in Europe.
- Colt Brennan
Colt Brennan was a college football star who played quarterback at the University of Hawaii.
- Valeria Luiselli
Mexican author known for her works in fiction and non-fiction.
- Tomoko Honda
Japanese announcer.
- Colin Griffiths
English tv presenter and dj.
- Dominik Garcia-Lorido
- Krystyna Pałka
- Fabrice Piemontesi
- Ahmad Saad Al-Rashidi
- Nikos Zīsīs
- Rianne Guichelaar
- Vadim Krasnoslobodcev
- Dante López
- Antoine Mendy
- Francini Amaral
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 8 months old,
or 488 months and 21 days old,
or 2125 weeks
or 14875 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1983?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1983.
August 16, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1983:
- Earl Averill
American professional baseball player, american athlete.
- Giuliano Nostini
- René Duverger
- Gundelinda di Baviera
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1983:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Every Breath You Take
- Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
- Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
- Michael Sembello - Maniac
- Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
August 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up
- Spandau Ballet - Gold
- Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
- Wham! - Club Tropicana
- Freeez - IOU
August 16, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 16, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
- Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
- Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
- The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
- Rick James - Cold Blooded
August 16, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tenebre
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo
Country: Italy
Suburbia
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Starring: Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne, Jennifer Clay, Timothy O'Brien
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
Hercules
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli
Country: Italy
Mr. Mom
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Stan Dragoti
Starring: Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Frederick Koehler, Taliesin Jaffe
Country: United States of America
August 16, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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
Release year: 1983
Moschops
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Jim Trainor
Shades of Darkness
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Ian Adema
August 16, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Growing Up
By: Russell Baker
This Pulitzer Prize-winner "is the saddest, most funny, most tragical, and yet the best picture of coming to age in the U.S.A. during the Depresson years, World War II."
Ascent Into Hell
By: Andrew M. Greeley
Hugh Donlon is a troubled, lonely priest who falls in love with an elderly nun and then returns to secular life.
Heartburn
By: Nora Ephron
Can you write a hilarious novel about the end of a perfect marriage? The answer to this question is yes if Nora Ephron is the author.
The Little Drummer Girl
By: John le Carre
The New York Times bestseller of A Delicate Truth, and Our Kind of Traitor, Ewan McGregor will star in the major motion picture. "You want the lion to catch you first tie the goat."
August 16, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bio-Attack
The Birds and the Bees II: Antics
Manic Miner
M.A.C.H. 3
Championship Lode Runner
Who was the US President on August 16, 1983?
On August 16, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1983?
On August 16, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1983?
On August 16, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.
