What happened on Saturday August 27, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1983:

• United States Conducts Nuclear Test The United States performed a nuclear weapons test, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear research and strategic defense capabilities.
• Haiti Adopts New Constitution Haiti officially adopted a new constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political development and governance structure.
• Severe Wind Damage in South Dakota Extreme high winds caused significant damage in Glenham, Wakpala, and Bowdle, South Dakota. The storm destroyed mobile homes, tore off a school roof, downed power lines and tree limbs, and damaged numerous structures. The most severe impact was in Glenham, Walworth County, where structural and infrastructure damage was extensive.
• Wilson Chen Born Wilson Chen, a notable Taiwanese actor, was born on this date, who would later contribute to the entertainment industry.

Events in 1983

August 27, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1983

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1983

August 27, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 239th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1983 can also be written as 8/27/1983 in the US and as 27/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1983:

• Jamala

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on August 27th

August 27, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
3. Michael Sembello - Maniac
4. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
5. Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz

August 27, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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 27, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
2. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
3. Rick James - Cold Blooded
4. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
5. Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

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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 27, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 10:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Sep 22, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1983

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Someone born on August 27, 1983 is:

41 years 9 months old,

or 501 months and 9 days old,

or 2179 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15258 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1983?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1983.

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