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see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1983What happened on Sunday, August 21, 1983?
About August 21st, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: Benigno Aquino Jr., a prominent Filipino politician and opposition leader, was assassinated on August 21, 1983, upon his return to the Philippines from exile. His death sparked widespread protests and is considered a pivotal moment in Philippine history, leading to the eventual overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos. The assassination remains a significant event in the country's struggle for democracy.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1983 was a Sunday
- 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 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 1983?
- Who was born on August 21, 1983?
- August 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 1983?
- Back in 1983
August 21, 1983: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1983:
- Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in the Philippines Benigno Aquino Jr., a prominent Filipino politician and opposition leader, was assassinated on August 21, 1983, upon his return to the Philippines from exile. His death sparked widespread protests and is considered a pivotal moment in Philippine history, leading to the eventual overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos. The assassination remains a significant event in the country's struggle for democracy. source: britannica.com
- La Cage aux Folles Broadway opening La Cage aux Folles, a musical with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on August 21, 1983. Directed by Arthur Laurents and choreographed by Scott Salmon, the original cast featured Gene Barry as Georges and George Hearn as Albin. The production ran for over four years, closing on November 15, 1987, with a total of 1,761 performances. source: ibdb.com
August 21, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 21, 1983?
August 21, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1983 can also be written as 8/21/1983 in the US and as 21/8/1983 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 21, 1983?
Famous people born on August 21, 1983:
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August 21, 1983: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1983:
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Benigno Aquino Jr.Filipino opposition leader who was assassinated in 1983, playing a crucial role in challenging Ferdinand Marcos's authoritarian regime and...
August 21, 1983: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 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 21, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
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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 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 04:56 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 21, 1983 is:
42 years 11 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1983?
There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 21st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1983?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1983.
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Why 1983 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 21, 1983, a 1983 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 21, 1983 includes Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in the Philippines, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 21, 1983 included “Every Breath You Take” by The Police, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 21, 1983 included WarGames, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 21, 1983 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Andrew Garfield, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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