Wednesday August 17, 1983: on this day
About August 17th, 1983, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1983 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Every Breath You Take by The Police
- #1 UK song: Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band
- Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento
More about August 17th, 1983? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1983.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1983?
- August 17, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1983?
- August 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1983?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1983?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1983?
What day of the week was August 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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 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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August 17, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on August 17, 1983?
Famous people born on August 17, 1983:
- Domino Kirke
Domino Kirke is an American entrepreneur and doula who co-founded the Carriage House Birth doula collective.
- Dustin Pedroia
Former MLB second baseman who won multiple awards including the AL MVP.
- Kiaria Wambui
Kiaria Wambui is a Kenyan politician and member of the Nakuru County Assembly.
- Dominik Garcia-Lorido
Dominik garcia-lorido is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the lost city' and 'city island'.
- Jenni Gregg
- Melinda Stolp
- Fabio Esposito
- Miguel Caneo
- Eleonora Costi
- Tom Ford
- Mika Hilander
- Thomas Koch
- Daniel Köllerer
- Martín Minadevino
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
- Robert De Niro
American actor, director, and businessman.
- Sean Penn
American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
- Donnie Wahlberg
American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
- Belinda Carlisle
American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
- Yû Aoi
Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
- Austin Butler
Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
- Maureen O'Hara
An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
- Brady Corbet
Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
- Helen McCrory
British actress (b. 1968).
- Julian Fellowes
English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 40 years 8 months old,
or 488 months and 17 days old,
or 2124 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14871 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1983?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
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.
August 17, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1983:
- Beyla Gershwin
Beyla Gershwin was an American composer and pianist, known for her contributions to the American musical theater.
- Talma Gershwin
An American composer and pianist, best known for his collaborations with his brother George Gershwin.
- Ira Gershwin
American musician.
- Takashi Itoyama
- Georgij Borisovič Ščukin
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
- Billy Murray
Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
- Pearl Bailey
American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
- Vivian Vance
Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
- Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
- Richard Barthelmess
Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1983:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
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.
August 17, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up
- Spandau Ballet - Gold
- Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
- Wham! - Club Tropicana
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
- Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
- Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
- The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
- Rick James - Cold Blooded
August 17, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 17, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:
August 17, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 17, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 17, 1983?
On August 17, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1983?
On August 17, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1983?
On August 17, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.