What happened on Sunday May 08, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1983:

• Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Tops US Charts 'Beat It' by Michael Jackson reached the number one position on the US music charts, further solidifying Jackson's massive popularity and cultural impact during the early 1980s. The song was part of his groundbreaking 'Thriller' album, which revolutionized pop music and music videos.
• Spandau Ballet's 'True' Leads UK Charts 'True' by Spandau Ballet topped the UK music charts, representing the New Romantic movement in British pop music during the early 1980s. The song became an iconic track of the era, symbolizing the distinctive musical and fashion trends of the time.
• Death of John Fante, Notable American Writer John Fante, a significant American novelist and short story writer known for his influential works in the literary world, passed away. Fante was born in 1909 and was an important figure in 20th-century American literature, particularly known for his semi-autobiographical works.
• Janet Coles Wins LPGA Lady Michelob Golf Tournament Professional golfer Janet Coles secured victory at the LPGA Lady Michelob Golf Tournament, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the early 1980s.

Events in 1983

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

Magazines from May. 08, 1983

Newspapers from May. 08, 1983

May 08, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 128th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1983 can also be written as 5/8/1983 in the US and as 8/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1983 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1983:

• Elyes Gabel

  British actor known for prominent roles in TV series 'Scorpion' and 'Game of Thrones', with a diverse acting career.

• Matt Willis

  British singer and member of the pop rock band Busted, known for hit songs in the early 2000s.

• Vicky McClure

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1983:

• John Fante

  Influential American novelist and screenwriter known for his semi-autobiographical works exploring working-class Italian-American...

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on May 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Michael Jackson - Beat It
2. Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
3. David Bowie - Let's Dance
4. Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
5. After The Fire - Der Kommissar

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Spandau Ballet - True
2. New Edition - Candy Girl
3. Heaven 17 - Temptation
4. The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
5. Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
2. Champaign - Try Again
3. Michael Jackson - Beat It
4. The Whispers - Tonight
5. New Edition - Candy Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1983 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 04:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1983.

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Someone born on May 08, 1983 is:

42 years and 6 days old,

or 504 months and 6 days old,

or 2192 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15347 days old,

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

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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

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

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