August 3rd, 1983, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 215 of 1983. The decade was the 1980s.
37 years, 5 months and 12 days have passed since August 3rd, 1983.
On This Date
Events that occurred on August 3rd, 1983:
American rock musician Jobriath dies of AIDS.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 3rd, 1983:
United States: Every Breath You Take - Police
United Kingdom: Wherever I Lay My Hat - Paul Young
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Jaws 3-D" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is August 3rd, 1983 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual.
In America, the song Every Breath You Take by Police is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Wherever I Lay My Hat by Paul Young is the number one hit song. Ronald Reagan is currently the President of the United States and the movie Jaws 3-D is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher is the current Prime Minister. In fashion, women are currently wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 70s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback. Because it's 1983, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Culture Club, Michael Jackson, Irene Cara, David Bowie and The Police.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Happy Days", "Quincy, M.E." and "Only Fools and Horses". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Missile Command", "Donkey Kong" and "Mario Bros.". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Happy Days", "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Danger Mouse".
If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Big Jim (action figure)", "Water Ring Toss", "Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)" and "My Little Pony (figures)".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on August 3rd, 1983.
Early 1980s fashion.
The early 80s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants and embroidered jeans were all popular during this period. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
Iran-Iraq War
Between the 22nd of September, 1980, and the 20th of August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
1983 in music.
Popular music artists in 1983 included The Police, Michael Jackson, Irene Cara, Men at Work, Bonnie Tyler, Hall & Oates, Michael Sembello, Eurythmics, Culture Club and Dexys Midnight Runners.
Time Person of the Year: 1983.
Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov are both named as the Time Person of the Year in 1983.
1983 in movies.
Movies released in 1983 included Return of the Jedi, Terms of Endearment, Flashdance, Trading Places, National Lampoon's Vacation, WarGames, Scarface, Octopussy, Sudden Impact, Staying Alive, Mr. Mom and Risky Business.
The Police - "Every Breath You Take"
"Every Breath You Take" by The Police would go on to win a Grammy for 1983's Song of the Year.
Terms of Endearment
"Terms of Endearment" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1983.
Who were the best football players in 1983?
In 1983, the best soccer players were Michel Platini, Kenny Dalglish, Allan Simonsen, Gordon Strachan, Felix Magath, Jean-Marie Pfaff, Rinat Dasayev, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Jesper Olsen, Bryan Robson and Fernando Gomes.
Who were the best NBA players in 1983?
The best NBA players in 1983 were Moses Malone, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Sidney Moncrief and Julius Erving.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
37 years, 5 months and 12 days have passed since August 3rd, 1983.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 31 of 1983.
Leap Year: 1983 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on August 3rd, 1983, will be 37 years of age.
People born in 1983 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 428713200.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around August 3rd, 1983:
July 6th, 1983: 18-year-old model and actress Tammy Lynn Leppert goes missing in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
July 7th, 1983: American model Vicki Morgan is murdered.
July 22nd, 1983: Jaws 3-D (1983) is released in movie theaters.
July 27th, 1983: Madonna releases her self-titled debut album "Madonna".
July 29th, 1983: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) is released in cinemas.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on August 3rd, 1983?
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on August 3rd, 1983 was probably conceived around the 24th of October, 1982. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 3rd, 1983 is the 12th of May, 1984. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about August 3rd, 1983.
13,680 days have passed since this date.
1,181,955,600 seconds have passed since the August 3rd, 1983.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,378,948,200 times.
Since August 3rd, 1983, earth has travelled approximately 609,889,089,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 196,992,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 101,648,182 steps. That's about 45,177 miles!
Since this date, 14,183,467 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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