Friday August 12, 1983: on this day

August 12, 1983 was the 224th day of the year 1983, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1983, who was born and died on August 12, 1983, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1983, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Breath You Take by The Police), movies (e.g. Mr. Mom, directed by Stan Dragoti), 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 12th, 1983 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1983?


August 12, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1983 can also be written as 8/12/1983 in the US and as 12/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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August 12, 1983: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1983:

  • General manuel a noriega becomes commander of panamanian army

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August 12, 1983: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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 12, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1983 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1983: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1983 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:29 am and setting at 10:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1983.

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Who was born on August 12, 1983?


Famous people born on August 12, 1983:

  • Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Admir Šaranović

    Admir Šaranović is a Bosnian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the Bosnian news portal Dnevni Avaz.

  • Silvina Gonzalez

    Silvina Gonzalez is a Mexican entrepreneur and the co-founder of Kueski, a fintech company that provides loans and financial services to...

  • Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

    Dutch footballer.

  • Danyle Woolley

    Danyle Woolley is a former American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

  • Meryem Uzerli

    Tv actress.

  • Manoa Vosawai

    Italian rugby player.

  • Kléber Giacomance de Souza Freitas

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Mark Webster

    Welsh darts player.

  • Kana Asumi

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Luka Nizetic
  • Kléber
  • Faisal Budahoom
  • Suleimane Baio
  • Josip Barišić
  • Anete Jēkabsone
  • Valter Neves

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1983: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 8 days old,

or 2123 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14862 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1983?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1983.

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August 12, 1983: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1983:

  • Rudolph Innocent

    Trinidadian actor who appeared in films like 'The Harder They Come'.

  • Theodor Burchardi

    German admiral (b. 1892).

  • Artemio Franchi
  • Wavell Wakefield

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1983: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1983:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1983: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1983 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Every Breath You Take youtube
  2. - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
  3. - She Works Hard For The Money
  4. - Maniac youtube
  5. - Is There Something I Should Know

August 12, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1983: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Give It Up
  2. - Gold
  3. - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
  4. - Club Tropicana
  5. - IOU

August 12, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1983: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 1983 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She Works Hard For The Money
  2. - Freak-A-Zoid
  3. - Get It Right
  4. - Crazy
  5. - Just Be Good To Me

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August 12, 1983: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1983 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Mom

Mr. Mom

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Stan Dragoti

Starring: Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Frederick Koehler, Taliesin Jaffe

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

Easy Money

Easy Money

Release year: 1983

Directed by: James Signorelli

Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Candice Azzara

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

The Golden Seal

The Golden Seal

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Frank Zuniga

Starring: Steve Railsback, Michael Beck, Penelope Milford, Torquil Campbell

August 12, 1983: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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

Shades of Darkness

Shades of Darkness

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Ian Adema

No Excuses

No Excuses

Release year: 1983

Directed by: Miguel Gaudencio

August 12, 1983: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1983 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

White Gold Wielder by Stephen R. Donaldson

White Gold Wielder

By:

Thomas Covenant understood that, despite his failure at the Isle of The One Tree he needed to return to The Land to fight.

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Blue Highways

By:

Blue Highways, a landmark in American travel writing, is a memorable journey through our country's backroads. William Least Heat-Moon started his journey with a simple need to put something together.

Return Of The Jedi by Joan D. Vinge

Return Of The Jedi

By:

Luke Skywalker, his Rebel Alliance friends and a sequel to "The Star Wars Storybook and "The Empire Strikes Back Storybook", devise a bold plan to defeat the Empire and its evil leaders Darth Vader (and the Emperor) in this daring …

Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins

Hollywood Wives

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They eat lunch at Ma Maison or the Bistro with salads and hot gossip. They cruise Rodeo Drive on their Mercedes and Rolls and turn shopping at Giorgio or Gucci into an art.

The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carre

The Little Drummer Girl

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The New York Times bestseller of A Delicate Truth, and Our Kind of Traitor, Ewan McGregor will star in the major motion picture. "You want the lion to catch you first tie the goat."

August 12, 1983: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 12, 1983 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deathchase

Deathchase

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Racing, shoot-em-up

Publisher: Micromega (UK), Ventamatic (Spain)

Major Havoc

Major Havoc

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Excalibur

Excalibur

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Strategy video game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

The Institute

The Institute

Platform: C64, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Text adventure (original release), Graphic adventure

Publisher: Screenplay

Knights of the Desert

Knights of the Desert

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, TRS-80

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on August 12, 1983?

On August 12, 1983 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1983?

On August 12, 1983 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1983?

On August 12, 1983 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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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