Wednesday August 31, 1983: on this day

August 31, 1983 was the 243rd day of the year 1983, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 31, 1983 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 31, 1983, who was born and died on August 31, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics), movies (e.g. The Big Chill, directed by Lawrence Kasdan), TV series (e.g. Vom Webstuhl Zur Weltmacht) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 1983?


August 31, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1983 can also be written as 8/31/1983 in the US and as 31/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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August 31, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1983:

  • Edwin moses of usa sets the 400m hurdle record (47.02) in koblenz.

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August 31, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 31, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:16 pm and setting at 03:23 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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Who was born on August 31, 1983?


Famous people born on August 31, 1983:

  • Larry Fitzgerald

    Wide receiver who played his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals.

  • Doniven Young

    American football wide receiver known for his speed and agility.

  • Roddy Darragon

    French cross-country skier, and non-commissioned officer.

  • Milan Biševac

    Serbian footballer.

  • Deniz Aydoğdu

    German-turkish footballer.

  • Bernardo Falcone

    Brazilian actor and singer.

  • Lance Moore

    Football player.

  • Maria Flor
  • Lucas Wilchez
  • Antonio Zennaro
  • Stefano Lodovichi
  • Lasse Svan Hansen
  • Wang Ke
  • Théo Lopes
  • Santiago Orduna

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 29 days old,

or 2117 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14821 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1983?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1983.

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August 31, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1983:

  • Marcello Candia
  • Derek Sullivan

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st

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August 31, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1983:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1983:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1983 was Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
  2. - Maniac youtube
  3. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  4. - Puttin' On The Ritz
  5. - She Works Hard For The Money

August 31, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1983 was Red Red Wine by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Red Red Wine
  2. - Karma Chameleon youtube
  3. - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
  4. - Wings Of A Dove
  5. - Mama

August 31, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Cold Blooded
  2. - Get It Right
  3. - Just Be Good To Me
  4. - Don't You Get So Mad
  5. - I Can Make You Dance

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August 31, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Chill

The Big Chill

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan

Starring: Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt

Country: United States of America

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Streamers

Streamers

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Matthew Modine, Michael Wright, Mitchell Lichtenstein, David Alan Grier

Zeder

Zeder

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Pupi Avati

Starring: Gabriele Lavia, Cesare Barbetti, Anne Canovas, Andrea Montuschi, Adolfo Belletti, Bob Tonelli, Marcello Tusco

Country: Italy

Hercules

Hercules

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Gianni Garko, Gabriella Giorgelli, Delia Boccardo, Rossana Podestà, Sybil Danning, Lou Ferrigno, Claudio Cassinelli, Brad Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Raf Baldassarre, Stelio Candelli

Country: Italy

August 31, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Vom Webstuhl zur Weltmacht

Release year: 1983

Moschops

Moschops

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Jim Trainor

Lottery!

Lottery!

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show

The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

We Got It Made

We Got It Made

Release year: 1983

Country: United States of America

August 31, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

By:

Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

Christine by Stephen King

Christine

By:

It was not just another triangle for lovers, right? Arnie's

Megatrends by John Naisbitt

Megatrends

By:

Megatrends: 10 New Directions that Transform Our Lives

The Summer Of Katya by Trevanian

The Summer Of Katya

By:

Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent graduate of medical school, arrives in Salies, France, to help the village physician.

August by Judith Rossner

August

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This bestseller was originally published in 1983 and is a captivating portrait of a young woman's experiences in psychotherapy.

August 31, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Kawasaki Synthesizer

Kawasaki Synthesizer

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Music game, Non-game

Publisher: Sight & Sound Music Software, Inc.[2]

Jumpman

Jumpman

Platform: Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Apple II, IBM PC

Genre: Platform, puzzle

Publisher: Epyx

Master Miner

Master Miner

Platform: IBM PC

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Funtastic

In Search of the Most Amazing Thing

In Search of the Most Amazing Thing

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Spinnaker Software

Blue Max

Blue Max

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: action

Publisher: Synapse Software U.S. Gold

history

Who was the US President on August 31, 1983?

On August 31, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1983?

On August 31, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1983?

On August 31, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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.

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