What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1983:

• 1983 Luzon Earthquake On August 17, 1983, a significant magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the island of Luzon in the Philippine Islands. The seismic event caused extensive damage in the Pasuquin-Laoag-Batac and Serrat regions, resulting in 16 fatalities and 47 injuries. The earthquake, classified as having a Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), led to building collapses, infrastructure disruption, and geological changes including the formation of sand volcanoes and ground cracks. Seven towns were impacted, with electricity infrastructure severely affected in Laoag.

Events in 1983

August 17, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1983

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1983

August 17, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1983 can also be written as 8/17/1983 in the US and as 17/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1983:

• Dustin Pedroia

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• Jenni Gregg
• Melinda Stolp

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1983:

• Ira Gershwin

  American musician.

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 17, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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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 17, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 01:24 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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Someone born on August 17, 1983 is:

41 years 8 months old,

or 500 months and 6 days old,

or 2175 weeks

or 15225 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1983?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1983.

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