Sunday August 21, 1983: on this day

August 21, 1983 was the 233rd day of the year 1983, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1983, who was born and died on August 21, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), 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 21st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1983?


August 21, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1983 can also be written as 8/21/1983 in the US and as 21/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

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August 21, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1983:

  • La cage aux folles opens at palace theater nyc for 1761 performances
  • Philippine opposition leader benigno aquino jr. is assassinated at manila international airport (now renamed ninoy aquino international airport in his honor).

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August 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

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August 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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 21st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 04:56 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 21, 1983?


Famous people born on August 21, 1983:

  • Brody Jenner

    Brody jenner is an american television personality and actor, best known for appearing on reality tv shows like 'the hills' and 'keeping up...

  • Chantelle Houghton

    She was an english participant in a reality tv program.

  • Scott McDonald

    Australian footballer (celtic f.c.

  • Andrew Garfield

    Actor.

  • Josh Harrington

    American professional bmx rider.

  • Joanna Thomae
  • Juan Álvez
  • Franco Narcisi
  • Matteo Abbate
  • Marius Bizău
  • Antonio Giosa
  • Njegoš Goločevac
  • Vincent Mouillard
  • Valentina Maio
  • Aarón Bueno

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 7 months old,

or 487 months and 30 days old,

or 2121 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14853 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1983?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1983.

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August 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1983:

  • Benigno Aquino Jr.

    Filipino politician who was a prominent opposition leader during the martial law era in the Philippines.

  • Filippo Maria Pontani
  • Bobby Deglané

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1983:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1983:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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:

  1. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  2. - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
  3. - She Works Hard For The Money
  4. - Maniac youtube
  5. - Stand Back

August 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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:

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

August 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 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:

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

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August 21, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Suburbia

Suburbia

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris

Starring: Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne, Jennifer Clay, Timothy O'Brien

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

Hercules

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

Mr. Mom

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Stan Dragoti

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

Country: United States of America

August 21, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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

August 21, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

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The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.

The Price Of Power by Seymour M. Hersh

The Price Of Power

By:

The Price of Power: Kissinger and the Nixon White House

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

By:

Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

By:

Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Heartburn

By:

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.

August 21, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Atom

Atom

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Strategy, Educational

Publisher: Tandy Corporation

Antarctic Adventure

Antarctic Adventure

Platform: Family Computer, ColecoVision, Game Boy (in Konami GB Collection Vol. 3, Japan), Game Boy Color (in Konami GB Collection Vol. 4, Europe), Mobile Phones, Virtual Console, EGG Project, handheld electron

Genre: Racing, Platformer

Publisher: Konami

In Search of the Most Amazing Thing

In Search of the Most Amazing Thing

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Spinnaker Software

Magic Meanies

Magic Meanies

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: CDS Micro Systems

Business Games

Business Games

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Business simulation, Educational

Publisher: Acornsoft

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1983?

On August 21, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1983?

On August 21, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1983?

On August 21, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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.

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