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About August 18th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: Hurricane Alicia struck the Texas coast on August 18, 1983, as a Category 3 hurricane, causing significant damage in the Houston-Galveston area. The storm produced sustained winds of 115 mph, a storm surge up to 12 feet, and rainfall exceeding 5 inches in many locations. Alicia resulted in 21 fatalities and approximately $3 billion in damages, making it the costliest hurricane in Texas at the time.
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1983 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Every Breath You Take by The Police
- #1 UK song: Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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- August 18, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 18, 1983?
- Who was born on August 18, 1983?
- August 18, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 18, 1983?
- Back in 1983
August 18, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1983:
- Hurricane Alicia makes landfall in Texas as Category 3 hurricane Hurricane Alicia struck the Texas coast on August 18, 1983, as a Category 3 hurricane, causing significant damage in the Houston-Galveston area. The storm produced sustained winds of 115 mph, a storm surge up to 12 feet, and rainfall exceeding 5 inches in many locations. Alicia resulted in 21 fatalities and approximately $3 billion in damages, making it the costliest hurricane in Texas at the time. source: weather.gov
- Samantha Druce becomes youngest woman to swim the English Channel On August 18, 1983, 12-year-old Samantha Druce from Dorset County, England, became the youngest female to swim the English Channel. She completed the 21-mile crossing from Dover to Cape Gris Nez near Calais in 15 hours and 27 minutes, surpassing the previous record held by 13-year-old Jackie Hanson. This achievement was reported by the English Channel Swimming Association and covered by UPI. source: guinnessworldrecords.com
- Truck rams into Inland Motel at Ayers Rock, killing five On August 18, 1983, Douglas John Edward Crabbe drove his 25-tonne Mack truck into the Inland Motel bar near Uluru (Ayers Rock), resulting in five fatalities and sixteen injuries. Crabbe had been ejected from the motel bar for intoxication, returned to his truck, and deliberately crashed into the building. He was apprehended later that morning and later convicted of five counts of murder. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Pine Tar Game: Royals vs Yankees On July 24, 1983, during a game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees, George Brett hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning. Yankees manager Billy Martin challenged the legality of Brett's bat due to excessive pine tar, leading to the home run being nullified and Brett being ejected. The Royals protested, and American League president Lee MacPhail reinstated the home run, ordering the game to be resumed from that point. The game was completed on August 18, 1983, with the Royals winning 5-4. source: mlb.com
- Mika Birth Mika, a Lebanese-British singer, was born on this date. Known for his eclectic musical style and vibrant performances, he would later become a notable pop artist.
August 18, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1983
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What day of the week was August 18, 1983?
August 18, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1983 can also be written as 8/18/1983 in the US and as 18/8/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 18, 1983?
Famous people born on August 18, 1983:
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Mika (singer)Mika is a Lebanese-British pop singer known for his vibrant music and hit songs like 'Grace Kelly' and 'Love Today'.
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Dan Orlovsky
August 18, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1983:
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Arturo Umberto Illia
August 18, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 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 18, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- The Police - Every Breath You Take
- Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
- Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
- Michael Sembello - Maniac
- Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
August 18, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- 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 18, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- 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 18, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 18, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 02:10 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 18, 1983 is:
42 years 11 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1983?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 18th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1983.
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The soundtrack around August 18, 1983 included “Every Breath You Take” by The Police, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
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