Tuesday August 23, 1983: on this day

August 23, 1983 was the 235th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 1983, who was born and died on August 23, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 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 23rd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1983?


August 23, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1983 can also be written as 8/23/1983 in the US and as 23/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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August 23, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 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 23rd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 06:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Sep 22, 1983.

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Who was born on August 23, 1983?


Famous people born on August 23, 1983:

  • Ruta Gedmintas
    Ruta Gedmintas

    English actress.

  • Annie Ilonzeh
    Annie Ilonzeh

    American actress.

  • Maximilian Bittner

    Maximilian Bittner is a German entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of the online marketplace Lazada.

  • Marianne Steinbrecher

    German-brazilian volleyball player.

  • Athena Farrokhzad

    Iranian-swedish poet, playwright, and critic.

  • Sun Ming Ming

    Sun ming ming is a chinese basketball player known for being one of the tallest professional basketball players in the world at 7 feet 9...

  • James Collins

    Welsh footballer.

  • Bruno Spengler

    Canadian race car driver.

  • Tony Moll

    American football player.

  • Fiona Onasanya

    British politician and criminal.

  • J Bailey

    American wrestler (d.2010).

  • Stacy Hinojosa

    Youtube star.

  • Bogdan Straton
  • Emmanuel Noruega
  • João Souza
  • Alexandra Müller
  • Orial Kolaj

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 7 months old,

or 487 months and 5 days old,

or 2118 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14828 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1983?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1983.

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August 23, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1983:

  • Gerald Frank Anderson
  • Jack King

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd

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August 23, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1983:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1983:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 23, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 23, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get It Right
  2. - Freak-A-Zoid
  3. - Cold Blooded
  4. - Just Be Good To Me
  5. - Don't You Get So Mad

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August 23, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 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

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

Women's Prison Massacre

Women's Prison Massacre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Bruno Mattei

Starring: Laura Gemser, Gabriele Tinti, Ursula Flores, Maria Romano

Deathstalker

Deathstalker

Release year: 1983

Directed by: James Sbardellati

Starring: Rick Hill, Barbi Benton, Richard Brooker, Lana Clarkson

Getting It On

Getting It On

Release year: 1983

Directed by: William Olsen

Starring: Martin Yost, Heather Kennedy, Jeff Edmond, Kathy Brickmeier

August 23, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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 23, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Working Out by Charles Hix

Working Out

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

Godplayer by Robin Cook

Godplayer

By:

Dr. Cassandra Kingsley will soon discover that her marital and job are not what she believed. It may even kill her when she attempts to discover the truth.

Christine by Stephen King

Christine

By:

It was not just another triangle for lovers, right? Arnie's

Voice Of The Heart by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Voice Of The Heart

By:

Katharine Tempest is a woman of unwavering passion and legendary allure. She rose from the obscurity to become one among the most sought-after actresses in her generation.

Ancient Evenings by Norman Mailer

Ancient Evenings

By:

Norman Mailer's brilliantly rich and deeply evocative novel about ancient Egypt gives life to the characters of an era gone by: Queen Nefertiti, the eighteenth-dynasty Pharaoh Rameses; Menenhetet their creature.

August 23, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doctor Who: The First Adventure

Doctor Who: The First Adventure

Platform: BBC Micro

Publisher: BBC Software

Bobby is Going Home

Bobby is Going Home

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: 2D action platformer

Publisher: CCE

Fortress of the Mutant Waffles

Fortress of the Mutant Waffles

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Maze

Publisher: T+D Software

Mega Zone

Mega Zone

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Konami

Automonopoli/Go to Jail

Automonopoli/Go to Jail

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Publisher: Automata UK (1983)

history

Who was the US President on August 23, 1983?

On August 23, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1983?

On August 23, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1983?

On August 23, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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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