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August 28, 1983 was the 240th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 28, 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 28, 1983, who was born and died on August 28, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1983?
- August 28, 1983: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1983?
- August 28, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1983?
What day of the week was August 28, 1983?
August 28, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1983 can also be written as 8/28/1983 in the US and as 28/8/1983 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1983:
- Mame closes at gershwin theater nyc after 41 performances
- Greg luzinski is 1st player to put 3 hrs onto roof at comiskey park
- Pat bradley wins columbia savings golf classic
- Joseph kreckman sets record of 2,215 clay pigeons shot in an hour.
- Israeli prime minister menachem begin announces resignation.
August 28, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1983 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 12:01 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Sep 22, 1983.
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Who was born on August 28, 1983?
Famous people born on August 28, 1983:
![Alfonso Herrera]()
Alfonso HerreraMexican actor known for his roles in films and TV shows like Sense8 and Rebelde.
- Luke McAlister
New zealand all black rugby player.
- Lilli Schwarzkopf
German heptathlete.
- Lasith Malinga
Sri lankan cricketer.
- Kimberly Kane
American porn director and actress.
- Ashley Hansen
Australian footballer.
- Manuela Mölgg
- Christian Pander
- Davide Ricci
- Gerry McNamara
- Laura Elizondo
- Melania Gabbiadini
- Will Herring
- Jason Hunter
- Manuela Mangili
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 7 months old,
or 487 months and 22 days old,
or 2120 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14845 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1983?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1983.
August 28, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1983:
- Jan Clayton
Actress (ellen miller–lassie), passes away at 66.
- Mario Bonomo
- José Bergamín
- Émile Legault
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1983:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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:
- The Police - Every Breath You Take
- Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
- Michael Sembello - Maniac
- Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
- Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz
August 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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:
- 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 28, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 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:
- Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
- Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
- Rick James - Cold Blooded
- The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
- Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad
August 28, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 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
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
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Bruno Mattei
Starring: Laura Gemser, Gabriele Tinti, Ursula Flores, Maria Romano
Deathstalker
Release year: 1983
Directed by: James Sbardellati
Starring: Rick Hill, Barbi Benton, Richard Brooker, Lana Clarkson
Getting It On
Release year: 1983
Directed by: William Olsen
Starring: Martin Yost, Heather Kennedy, Jeff Edmond, Kathy Brickmeier
August 28, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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
August 28, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Voice Of The Heart
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
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.
In Search Of Excellence
By: Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr
In Search of Excellence is the "Greatest Business Book of All Time" by Bloomsbury UK. It has been a staple in every business school, boardroom and bedside table.
Out On A Limb
By: Shirley MacLaine
This is her most controversial book, and it will be a classic. Shirley MacLaine is a controversial thinker, an actress of distinction, and a woman who has forged her own path.
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
August 28, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galaga X6
Deathchase
Major Havoc
Bokosuka Wars
Bank Heist
Who was the US President on August 28, 1983?
On August 28, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1983?
On August 28, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1983?
On August 28, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
