What happened on Sunday August 28, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1983:

• First African-American Astronaut in Space Guion Bluford makes history as the first African-American astronaut to travel to space, launching aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger and breaking significant racial barriers in space exploration.
• Israeli Prime Minister's Resignation Menachem Begin, a key figure in Israeli politics and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, announces his unexpected resignation as Prime Minister of Israel, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape.
• Historic Home Run at Comiskey Park Greg Luzinski becomes the first player to hit three home runs onto the roof at Comiskey Park, achieving a remarkable feat in Major League Baseball history.
• Lasith Malinga Birth Lasith Malinga, a future legendary Sri Lankan cricket player known for his unique bowling style, is born.
• Clay Pigeon Shooting World Record Joseph Kreckman sets an extraordinary world record by shooting 2,215 clay pigeons in a single hour, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision in competitive shooting.
• Mame Musical Closes on Broadway The revival of Jerry Herman's musical 'Mame' closes at the Gershwin Theater in New York City after a brief run of 41 performances, marking the end of a notable theatrical production.
• Pat Bradley Wins Golf Tournament Pat Bradley secures victory at the Columbia Savings Golf Classic, adding to her professional golf achievements.

Events in 1983

August 28, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1983

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1983

August 28, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1983 can also be written as 8/28/1983 in the US and as 28/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1983 in August 1983 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1983:

• Alfonso Herrera

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• Lasith Malinga

  Legendary Sri Lankan cricket player known for his unique bowling style and significant contributions to international cricket, particularly...

• Luke McAlister

  New Zealand rugby player who played for the All Blacks, representing his country in international rugby competitions.

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1983:

• José Bergamín

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 12:01 pm.

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 28, 1983

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Someone born on August 28, 1983 is:

41 years 8 months old,

or 500 months and 16 days old,

or 2176 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15235 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1983?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1983.

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