Tuesday August 02, 1983: on this day

August 02, 1983 was the 214th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1983, who was born and died on August 02, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 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 2nd, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1983?


August 02, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1983 can also be written as 8/2/1983 in the US and as 2/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

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August 02, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1983:

August 02, 1983: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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 2nd, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 03:20 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 02, 1983?


Famous people born on August 02, 1983:

  • Nick Diaz

    Nick diaz is an american mma fighter known for his aggressive fighting style and his rivalry with other top fighters in the sport.

  • Angell Conwell

    Tv actress.

  • Michel Bastos

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Huston Street

    American baseball player.

  • Travis Hutson

    Travis Hutson is a politician who has served in various governmental roles advocating for education reform.

  • Kim Jungah

    South korean actress and singer (after school).

  • Molly Bish

    American missing person, 16 years old when she disappeared.

  • Uli Latukefu
  • Jimmy McKinney
  • Dženan Radončić
  • Jonathan Skjöldebrand
  • Guo Xinxin
  • Chelsea Hammond
  • Laura Bassett
  • Jasur Hasanov
  • Lan Hao-yu

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 7 months old,

or 487 months and 17 days old,

or 2120 weeks

or 14840 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1983?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1983.

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August 02, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1983:

  • James Jamerson

    American bass player (the funk brothers), (d. 1983).

  • Rudolf Kotormány
  • Augusto Migliorini

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1983:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 02, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 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 02, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 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 02, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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 02, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Christine by Stephen King

Christine

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It was not just another triangle for lovers, right? Arnie's

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.

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

By:

Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Heartburn

By:

Can you write a hilarious novel about the end of a perfect marriage? The answer to this question is yes if Nora Ephron is the author.

How To Live To Be 100 - Or More by George Burns

How To Live To Be 100 - Or More

By:

A guide to aging gracefully for people in their golden years, written with humor by George Burns. This book was written by George Burns in 1983, when he was still a teenager.

August 02, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bobby is Going Home

Bobby is Going Home

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: 2D action platformer

Publisher: CCE

The Heroes of Karn

The Heroes of Karn

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Interceptor Software

Cosmic Balance II

Cosmic Balance II

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family

Genre: 4X

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Elevator Action

Elevator Action

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action, Platform game

Publisher: Taito Corporation

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 02, 1983?

On August 02, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1983?

On August 02, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1983?

On August 02, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

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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.

Tuesday August 2, 1983