What happened on Tuesday February 08, 1983?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1983:

• Shergar Kidnapping The famous Irish racehorse Shergar was kidnapped by armed gunmen in a dramatic ransom attempt. Despite a £2 million ransom demand, communication with the thieves broke down, and the horse was never recovered. This mysterious event shocked the horse racing world and remains an unsolved crime.
• Wayne Gretzky's NHL All-Star Performance Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky set an extraordinary NHL All-Star record by scoring four goals in a single period, demonstrating his exceptional skill and cementing his status as 'The Great One' in professional hockey.
• Melbourne Dust Storm of 1983 A catastrophic dust storm engulfed Melbourne, Australia, creating a massive 320-meter-deep dust cloud that transformed day into night. This event was part of the worst drought on record, causing severe environmental and atmospheric disruption in the city's second-largest metropolitan area.
• Eric Peters' Transatlantic Sailing Record Eric Peters achieved a remarkable feat by sailing from the Canary Islands to Guadeloupe in 46 days, setting a record for the smallest craft to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean.
• 35th NHL All-Star Game The 35th NHL All-Star Game took place at the New York Islanders' arena, with the Campbell Conference defeating the Wales Conference 9-3 in a high-scoring and exciting exhibition match.
• Mickey Mantle Casino Restriction Major League Baseball ordered legendary player Mickey Mantle to sever his ties with Claridge Casino, highlighting the sport's strict regulations regarding player conduct and potential gambling associations.
• Atiba Hutchinson's Birth Atiba Hutchinson, a notable Canadian football player, was born. He would later become a prominent international soccer player known for his midfield skills and contributions to Canadian national soccer.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1983

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1983

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

Famous people born on February 08, 1983:

• Diana Falzone Falzone

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on February 8th

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.

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.

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 music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

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

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 Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on February 08, 1983 is:

42 years 2 months old,

or 506 months and 15 days old,

or 2202 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15415 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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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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