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About August 5th, 1983, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 5th, 1983 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Genelia D'Souza, DeRay Davis
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Every Breath You Take by The Police
- #1 UK song: Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band
- Popular movie: Cujo directed by Lewis Teague
More about August 5th, 1983? See below for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 1983.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1983?
- August 05, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1983?
- August 05, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1983?
What day of the week was August 05, 1983?
August 05, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 217th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1983 can also be written as 8/5/1983 in the US and as 5/8/1983 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1983 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 06:44 pm.
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 05, 1983?
Famous people born on August 05, 1983:
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
- Dawn Richard
American singer danity kane, dirty money.
- Beau Black
Composer.
- Vanessa Simmons
Reality star.
- Adhir Kalyan
Actor.
- Greta Gerwig
Actress.
- Nathaniel Buzolic
Actor.
- Korey Hall
American football player.
- Dawn Richard (singer)
- Eudi Silva
- Jérémy Sorbon
- Yoon Jin-seo
- Anca Măroiu
- Gláuber
- Jeff Larentowicz
- Hicham Mahdoufi
- Annika Mehlhorn
- Dumitru Popovici
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
![Olivia Holt]()
Olivia HoltAmerican actress and singer[29].
August 05, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 9 months old,
or 489 months and 6 days old,
or 2127 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14890 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1983?
There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1983.
August 05, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1983:
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
- Bart J. Bok
Bart J. Bok was a Dutch-American astronomer known for his work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
- Joan Robinson
English economist and author (b. 1903).
- Luigi Panarella
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
- Kenzly Morrison
Kenzly Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, and Nobel laureate, known for her novels that explored the African-American experience...
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August 05, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1983:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 05, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. 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
- Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know
- Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
August 05, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 05, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. 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 05, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 05, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
- Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
- Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
- The Manhattans - Crazy
- Mtume - Juicy Fruit
August 05, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Cujo
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Lewis Teague
Starring: Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Danny Pintauro, Christopher Stone
Country: United States of America
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Kundan Shah
Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Bhakti Barve, Satish Shah
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
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
August 05, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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
No Excuses
Release year: 1983
Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio
August 05, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Return Of The Jedi
By: Joan D. Vinge
Luke Skywalker, his Rebel Alliance friends and a sequel to "The Star Wars Storybook and "The Empire Strikes Back Storybook", devise a bold plan to defeat the Empire and its evil leaders Darth Vader (and the Emperor) in this daring …
White Gold Wielder
By: Stephen R. Donaldson
Thomas Covenant understood that, despite his failure at the Isle of The One Tree he needed to return to The Land to fight.
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."
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.
August 05, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mega Zone
Fraction Fever
Intellivision World Series Baseball
Buzz Bombers
Blue Max
Who was the US President on August 05, 1983?
On August 05, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1983?
On August 05, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1983?
On August 05, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
