Sunday August 14, 1983: on this day

August 14, 1983 was the 226th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 14, 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 14, 1983, who was born and died on August 14, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Mr. Mom, directed by Stan Dragoti), 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 14th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 1983?


August 14, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 226th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1983 can also be written as 8/14/1983 in the US and as 14/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

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August 14, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1983:

August 14, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 14, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 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 14th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 11:35 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 14, 1983?


Famous people born on August 14, 1983:

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Sunidhi Chauhan
    Sunidhi Chauhan

    Pop singer.

  • Takuya Kanbara

    Former Japanese professional soccer player with exceptional skills.

  • Sebastian Stan

    Sebastian stan is an actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Spencer Pratt

    Spencer pratt is an american socialite known for his appearances on reality tv shows, particularly 'the hills'.

  • Lauren Sesselmann

    Canadian soccer player who represented her country in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

  • Elena Baltacha

    Ukrainian-born tennis player, who was the uk's no.

  • Lamorne Morris

    American actor and comedian.

  • Juan Oviedo

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Leo Nunez

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Black Milk
  • Jacob Holmes
  • Azzurra Ermito
  • Vlado Jeknić
  • Lu Yen-hsun
  • Philemon McCarthy

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Antonio Fargas
    Antonio Fargas

    American actor.

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August 14, 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 14, 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 14, 1983?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 14, 1983.

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August 14, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 1983:

  • Musine Kokalari
  • Irena Szydłowska
  • Alceu Amoroso Lima
  • Yolanda Penteado

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

  • Lavin ia

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

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August 14, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 1983:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 14, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 14, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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. - Is There Something I Should Know

August 14, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 14, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 14, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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 14, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 14, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 14, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

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

Country: Italy

Easy Money

Easy Money

Release year: 1983

Directed by: James Signorelli

Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Candice Azzara

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

The Golden Seal

The Golden Seal

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Frank Zuniga

Starring: Steve Railsback, Michael Beck, Penelope Milford, Torquil Campbell

August 14, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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

Shades of Darkness

Shades of Darkness

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Ian Adema

August 14, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Creating Wealth by Robert G. Allen

Creating Wealth

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Robert G. Allen is a popular speaker, multimillionaire and author of Nothing Down, the best-selling real-estate book. He knows how to make you a financial success.

In Search Of Excellence by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr

In Search Of Excellence

By:

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.

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco

The Name Of The Rose

By:

Umberto Eco's debut novel was a sensation. It won the Premio Strega award and the Prix Medicis Etranger award. The year is 1327. Brother William of Baskerville arrives at the scene to investigate the allegations of heresy among Franciscans living …

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.

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

By:

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.

August 14, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 14, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mega Zone

Mega Zone

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Konami

Cuthbert Goes Digging

Cuthbert Goes Digging

Platform: Dragon 32

Bonka

Bonka

Platform: Commodore 64, Dragon 32

Genre: Platform

Publisher: J. Morrison (Micros) Ltd

Dino Eggs

Dino Eggs

Platform: Apple II (original), Commodore 64, IBM PC

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Micro Fun

Alley Cat

Alley Cat

Platform: Atari 8-bit, MS-DOS

Genre: Action, multi-game

Publisher: Synapse Software (Atari 8-bit) IBM (DOS)

history

Who was the US President on August 14, 1983?

On August 14, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1983?

On August 14, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 1983?

On August 14, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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.

Discover how August 1983 calendar looked like.

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