Tuesday August 16, 1983: on this day

August 16, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1983 can also be written as 8/16/1983 in the US and as 16/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

Here's what happened on August 16, 1983:

• Paul simon weds carrie fisher
• ''the bill'' first airs as ''woodentop''.
• Hurricane alicia hits the texas coast, killing 22 and causing over us$3.8 billion (2005 dollars) in damage.
• Five people are killed and 18 others injured when a road train is deliberately driven into a motel at ayers rock, nt (the driver, douglas edward crabbe, is convicted in march 1984).

August 16, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 02:58 pm and setting at 12:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1983

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Famous people born on August 16, 1983:

• Cau Emmett

  Cau Emmett was an American football player who played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League.

• Nikolis Zisis

  Greek professional basketball player known for his successful career in Europe.

• Colt Brennan

  Colt Brennan was a college football star who played quarterback at the University of Hawaii.

• Valeria Luiselli

  Mexican author known for her works in fiction and non-fiction.

• Tomoko Honda

  Japanese announcer.

• Colin Griffiths

  English tv presenter and dj.

• Dominik Garcia-Lorido
• Krystyna Pałka
• Fabrice Piemontesi
• Ahmad Saad Al-Rashidi
• Nikos Zīsīs
• Rianne Guichelaar
• Vadim Krasnoslobodcev
• Dante López
• Antoine Mendy
• Francini Amaral

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

• James Cameron

  James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

• Kathie Lee Gifford

  Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

• Angela Bassett

  Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

• Steve Carell

  Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

• Pierre Richard

  French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

• Rumer Willis

  American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

• Vanessa Carlton

  Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

• Cam Gigandet

  Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

• Clovis Cornillac

  French actor in television, film and theater.

• Julie Newmar

  American singer, actress, and dancer.

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Someone born on August 16, 1983 is:

40 years 9 months old,

or 489 months and 7 days old,

or 2127 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14891 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1983?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1983.

Famous people died on August 16, 1983:

• Earl Averill

  American professional baseball player, american athlete.

• Giuliano Nostini
• René Duverger
• Gundelinda di Baviera

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

• Elvis Presley

  American pop singer.

• Margaret Mitchell

  American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

• Peter Fonda

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

• Stewart Granger

  Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

• Amanda Blake

  American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

• Phil Leeds

  American actor (d. 1998).

• William Windom

  American actor (d. 2012).

• Anna Kashfi

  Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

• Louis Jouvet

  French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

• John Hurley

  At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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Holidays on August 16, 1983:

• RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
• USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
• Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
• Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944

August 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
3. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
4. Michael Sembello - Maniac
5. Stevie Nicks - Stand Back

August 16, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 16, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up
2. Spandau Ballet - Gold
3. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
4. Wham! - Club Tropicana
5. Freeez - IOU

August 16, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 16, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
2. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
3. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
4. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
5. Rick James - Cold Blooded