Monday August 01, 1983: on this day

August 01, 1983 was the 213th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 1983, who was born and died on August 01, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Cujo, directed by Lewis Teague), 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 1st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1983?


August 01, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 213th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1983 can also be written as 8/1/1983 in the US and as 1/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

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August 01, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1983:

  • America west airlines begins operations out of phoenix, arizona and las vegas, nevada.

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August 01, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 01, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 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 1st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:45 pm and setting at 02:11 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 01, 1983?


Famous people born on August 01, 1983:

  • Julien Faubert

    Martiniquais, a french-born international football/soccer player.

  • Rohan Murty

    Rohan Murty is an Indian entrepreneur known for his work in the technology sector.

  • Bobby Carpenter

    American football player.

  • Craig Clarke

    New zealand rugby player.

  • David Gervasi

    Swiss decathlete.

  • Augustus Sol Invictus

    Activist.

  • Adam Tensta
  • Yasemin Horasan
  • Jeff Horner
  • Arzu Geybullayeva
  • Joo Min-jin
  • Katarzyna Kuzniak
  • Lisa Lambe
  • Yuzuki N'
  • Richard Porta
  • Aurélie Bonnan
  • Kilian Fischhuber
  • Daniel Haas
  • Osvaldo Jeanty

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 25 days old,

or 2125 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14879 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 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 01, 1983?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1983.

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August 01, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1983:

  • Hedwig Epstein

    German politician and feminist known for her work in the women's movement.

  • Peter Arne

    Actor, 62, is put to death in london, england.

  • Vicky Lane

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1983:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1983:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 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 01, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 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:

  1. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  2. - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
  3. - She Works Hard For The Money
  4. - Is There Something I Should Know
  5. - Flashdance...What A Feeling

August 01, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 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:

  1. - Give It Up
  2. - Gold
  3. - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
  4. - Club Tropicana
  5. - IOU

August 01, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 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 01, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 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:

  1. - She Works Hard For The Money
  2. - Freak-A-Zoid
  3. - Get It Right
  4. - Crazy
  5. - Juicy Fruit

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August 01, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cujo

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

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Kundan Shah

Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Bhakti Barve, Satish Shah

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

Hercules

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 01, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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

No Excuses

No Excuses

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio

August 01, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 World Is Made Of Glass by Morris West

The World Is Made Of Glass

By:

This psychological novel, written by the same author who wrote bestsellers "Children of the Sun", The Shoes of the Fisherman and "The Clowns of God", depicts the confused thoughts of an individual.

Working Out by Charles Hix

Working Out

By:

Do you want men to have rock-hard abs in a very short time? This book is perfect for that.

Godplayer by Robin Cook

Godplayer

By:

Dr. Cassandra Kingsley will soon discover that her marital and job are not what she believed. It may even kill her when she attempts to discover the truth.

The Warlord by Malcolm Bosse

The Warlord

By:

The Warlord

August 01, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Professor Pac-Man

Professor Pac-Man

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

Publisher: Bally Midway

Jack Attack

Jack Attack

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Platform action

Publisher: Commodore

Jumping Jack

Jumping Jack

Platform: ZX Spectrum ("Jumping Jack"), Atari 800/XL ("Leggit!"), Dragon 32 ("Leggit!")

Publisher: Imagine Software Ltd

Felix and the Fruit Monsters

Felix and the Fruit Monsters

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Micro Power

Champion Baseball

Champion Baseball

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: SEGA

history

Who was the US President on August 01, 1983?

On August 01, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1983?

On August 01, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1983?

On August 01, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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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