Tuesday February 08, 1983: on this day

February 08, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1983 can also be written as 2/8/1983 in the US and as 8/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1983 in February 1983 calendar

Here's what happened on February 08, 1983:

• Wayne gretzky sets nhl all star record of four goals in one period.
• 35th nhl all-star game: campbell beats wales 9-3 at new york islanders.
• Baseball orders mickey mantle to sever ties with claridge casino.
• Eric peters sets transatlantic sailboat record (east to west): 46 days.
• Champion thoroughbred shergar kidnapped in ireland; never found; lloyds of london pays us$10.6 million insurance.
• The melbourne dust storm hits australia's second largest city. the result of the worst drought on record and a day of severe weather conditions, a 320 metres (1,050 ft) deep dust cloud envelops the city, turning day to night.
• A dust storm hits melbourne, resulting in the worst drought on record and severe weather conditions in the city.
• Irish race horse shergar is stolen and allegedly killed by gunmen in a ransom attempt.

February 08, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

Browse magazine from February 08, 1983

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1983 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1983

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Famous people born on February 08, 1983:

• Indio Romulo

  Known for his roles in independent films.

• Louise Glover

  Louise glover is a british model and photographer, best known for winning the title of miss great britain in 2006.

• Burke Badenhop

  Burke Badenhop is a former MLB pitcher known for his time with the Boston Red Sox.

• Jermaine Anderson

  Canadian basketball player[248].

• Cory Jane

  New zealand rugby player[250].

• Elina Partõka

  Estonian swimmer.

• Jim Verraros

  American actor and singer.

• Olga Syahputra

  Indonesian actor, singer (d.2015).

• Diana Falzone Falzone
• Gala Évora
• Tony Skinn
• Pierre Roger

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

• James Dean

  American actor.

• Gary Coleman

  Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

• Mathilda May

  French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

• Lana Turner

  American actress, onscreen since 1937.

• Nick Nolte

  American actor.

• Jack Lemmon

  American actor.

• Mary Steenburgen

  Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

• Seth Green

  Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

• John Williams

  English-american actor (b. 1903).

• Paul Wight

  American professional wrestler.

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Someone born on February 08, 1983 is:

41 years 3 months old,

or 495 months and 27 days old,

or 2156 weeks

or 15092 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1983?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 08, 1983.

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What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

• Robert Conrad

  American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

• Del Shannon

  American singer and songwriter.

• George Dolenz

  American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

• Jmarion Henderson

  Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

• Peter the Great

  Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

• Czar Peter I

  Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

• Joseth Priestley

  Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

• Halvor Laxness

  Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

• Zacharius Janssen

  Invented the first compound microscope.

• Cem Karaca

  Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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Holidays on February 08, 1983:

• Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
• Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
• Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1983:

• Saint Jerome Emiliani.
• Saint Juventius
• Saint Mengold of Huy
• Saint Jacoba (d.1239)

February 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1983 was Down Under by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

February 08, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Men At Work - Down Under
2. Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
3. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
4. Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon
5. Toto - Africa

February 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

February 08, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
4. The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
5. Tears For Fears - Change

February 08, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

February 08, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
2. Evelyn King - Betcha She Don't Love You
3. The Gap Band - Outstanding
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Chaka Khan - Got To Be There