Friday August 26, 1983: on this day

August 26, 1983 was the 238th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 26, 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 26, 1983, who was born and died on August 26, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 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 26th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 1983?


August 26, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1983 can also be written as 8/26/1983 in the US and as 26/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

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August 26, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1983:

  • Heavy rain triggers flooding at bilbao (spain) and surrounding areas, killing 45 people and causing millions in damages.

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August 26, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 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 26th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 09:56 am.

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 26, 1983?


Famous people born on August 26, 1983:

  • Luna Maya
    Luna Maya

    Indonesian actress and entrepreneur known for her successful ventures in the beauty and fashion industry.

  • Nicol David

    A former world number one squash player, she is considered one of the greatest squash players of all time, having won a record eight World...

  • Mattia Cassani

    Italian footballer.

  • Félix Porteiro

    Spanish race car driver.

  • Toshiaki Imae

    Japanese baseball player.

  • Elisabeth Jordan
  • Christoffer Källqvist
  • Aaron Kirsch
  • Manuel Mancini
  • Magnus Moan
  • Jan Tauer
  • Felix Vicious
  • Caitlin FitzGerald
  • The Love Twins
  • Alessandro Grande
  • Meirav Cohen
  • Patou Simbi Ebunga

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 7 months old,

or 487 months and 28 days old,

or 2121 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14851 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1983?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1983.

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August 26, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1983:

  • Mike Kellin

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor.

  • Félix María Pareja

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Maurion Leeuwenhoek

    Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.

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August 26, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 1983:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 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 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 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 26, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 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 26, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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 26, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 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

Return Of The Jedi

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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 …

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Blue Highways

By:

Blue Highways, a landmark in American travel writing, is a memorable journey through our country's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon started his journey with a simple need to put something together.

Ascent Into Hell by Andrew M. Greeley

Ascent Into Hell

By:

Hugh Donlon is a troubled, lonely priest who falls in love with an elderly nun and then returns to secular life.

The Summer Of Katya by Trevanian

The Summer Of Katya

By:

Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent graduate of medical school, arrives in Salies, France, to help the village physician.

How To Satisfy A Woman Every Time by Naura Hayden

How To Satisfy A Woman Every Time

By:

Naura Hayden conducted interviews with close to 500 women before she wrote her popular guide to pleasing women in bed. She discovered that almost all had experienced an orgasm during sexual attractions.

August 26, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvin's Maze

Marvin's Maze

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: SNK

Frogrun!

Frogrun!

Platform: VIC-20 Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Anirog Software

Crystals of Zong

Crystals of Zong

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Sinistar

Sinistar

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

B.C.'s Quest for Tires

B.C.'s Quest for Tires

Platform: Apple II family, Atari 8-bit ColecoVision, C=64 MS-DOS, MSX ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

history

Who was the US President on August 26, 1983?

On August 26, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1983?

On August 26, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 1983?

On August 26, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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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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