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August 15, 1983

August 15, 1983, was a Monday. It was 41 years, 4 months, and 8 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

Notable events that occurred on August 15, 1983:

  • The film Flashdance (1983) is released.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 15, 1983:

  • United States: "Every Breath You Take" by Police
  • United Kingdom: "Give It Up" by KC & Sunshine Band

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 15, 1983

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Every Breath You Take - The Police
  • Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics
  • She Works Hard For The Money - Donna Summer
  • Maniac - Michael Sembello
  • Is There Something I Should Know - Duran Duran
Play the top singles from 1983
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1983. Take a trip back to the days of Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, the Police, Elton John and Phil Collins.
National Lampoon's Vacation

Top movie at the box office

The movie "National Lampoon's Vacation" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 15,106 days ago. Approximately 504 months have passed. It was the 227th day of 1983, in week 33. The decade was the eighties. People who were born on August 15, 1983, are now 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 168 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to August 15, 1983

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is August 15, 1983, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 1983 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Every Breath You Take" by Police is at the top of the singles charts, while "Give It Up" by KC & Sunshine Band is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie National Lampoon's Vacation is at the top of the box office.

Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Columbo", "Three's Company", "Hart to Hart", and "Knots Landing". In fashion, women are 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 1970s 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. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Marvin Gaye, Andy Kaufman, and Truman Capote would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Lunar Lander", "Galaxian", "Missile Command", and "Mario Bros.".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Diff'rent Strokes", "The Smurfs", and "Inspector Gadget". Children are playing with toys such as the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, Intellivision (games console), the Lego train set, and Masters of the Universe (figures).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 15, 1983, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1983 was the year of the .
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 15, 1983 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 15, 1983.

  • National Lampoon's Vacation.

    National Lampoon's Vacation

    The comedy film "National Lampoon's Vacation" was showing in movie theaters at this time.
  • 1983 in music.

    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.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1983?

    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.
  • 1983 in movies.

    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.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    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.
  • Terms of Endearment.

    Terms of Endearment

    "Terms of Endearment" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1983.
  • Time Person of the Year: 1983.

    Time Person of the Year: 1983

    Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov were both named Time Person of the Year in 1983.
  • The Police - "Every Breath You Take"

    The Police - "Every Breath You Take"

    "Every Breath You Take" by The Police went on to win a Grammy for 1983's Song of the Year.
  • The Commodore 64.

    The Commodore 64

    The Commodore 64 was dominating the home computer market.
  • Leg warmers.

    Leg warmers

    Wearing leg warmers was a popular fad during this period. The trend was popularized by movies such as Fame and Flashdance.
  • VCRs are becoming popular.

    VCRs are becoming popular

    VCRs started to become a popular household item during the first half of the 1980s. However, they were still very costly. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.
  • Iran-Iraq War.

    Iran-Iraq War

    Between September 1980 and August 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
  • Early 1980s fashion.

    Early 1980s fashion

    The early 1980s 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. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet, and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • The Atari 2600.

    The Atari 2600

    The Atari 2600 was the dominant video game system.
  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, portable cassette players such as the "Sony Walkman" were becoming more common.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 15, 1983.

  • July 21, 1983: Diana Ross' benefit concert in Central Park is forced to end due to a massive lightning storm.
  • July 22, 1983: Jaws 3-D (1983) is released in movie theaters.
  • July 25, 1983: American heavy metal band Metallica release their debut album "Kill 'Em All".
  • July 27, 1983: Madonna releases her self-titled debut album "Madonna".
  • July 29, 1983: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) is released in cinemas.
  • August 3, 1983: American rock musician Jobriath dies from AIDS at the age of 36.
  • August 4, 1983: Soccer: Kerry Dixon joins Chelsea.
  • August 6, 1983: German singer Klaus Nomi dies of complications related to AIDS.
  • August 10, 1983: Hip Hop group Run-D.M.C. release their debut single "It's Like That".
  • This date: August 15, 1983
  • August 18, 1983: Hurricane Alicia hits the coast of Texas, killing 22 people.
  • August 26, 1983: Floods in Spain kill 45 people.
  • August 28, 1983: "I cannot go on any longer": Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin announces that he is resigning.
  • September 1, 1983:
    • 14-year-old Kirsa Jensen goes missing in Napier, New Zealand.
    • Korean Air Lines Flight 007 is shot down by Soviet forces. 269 people are killed, including US Congressman Larry McDonald.
  • September 5, 1983: English band Culture Club release the song "Karma Chameleon".

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

TV series on August 15, 1983

TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 15, 1983:

TV shows from August 1983.

The A-Team
The A-Team
'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
Cheers
Cheers
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Family Ties
Family Ties
Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Dynasty
Dynasty
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Knots Landing
Knots Landing

Cars in 1983

1983 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW M6, the Dodge Charger (1981), the Chrysler E-Class, the Ford Fiesta Mk2, the Renault 25, and the Honda Civic (third generation).

Cars in 1983.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 1983

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock
Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds

Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
Postman Pat
Postman Pat
The Smurfs
The Smurfs
Cockleshell Bay
Cockleshell Bay
Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
The All New Popeye Hour
The All New Popeye Hour
Happy Days
Happy Days
Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!
Toys

Toys in 1983

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

My Little Pony (figures)
My Little Pony (figures)
The Commodore 64
The Commodore 64
Masters of the Universe (figures)
Masters of the Universe (figures)
The Lego train set
The Lego train set
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Space Lego
Space Lego
Fischer Price cassette player
Fischer Price cassette player
Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
Intellivision (games console)
Intellivision (games console)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 1983.

Mario Bros. 1983
Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders

Were you born on August 15, 1983?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1983.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 15, 1989, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 15.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte

Emperor of France Deceased
Born on August 15, 1769
He was not alive on this date.

Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela

Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela

Colombian drug lord
Born on August 15, 1943
He turned 40 on this day in 1983.

Melinda Gates

Melinda Gates

Philanthropist
Born on August 15, 1964
She turned 19 on this day in 1983.

Mikey Graham

Mikey Graham

Boyzone
Born on August 15, 1972
He turned 11 on this day in 1983.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Actor
Born on August 15, 1972
He turned 11 on this day in 1983.

Agnieszka Kotlarska

Agnieszka Kotlarska

Polish fashion model Deceased
Born on August 15, 1972
She turned 11 on this day in 1983.

Nipsey Hussle

Nipsey Hussle

Rapper Deceased
Born on August 15, 1985
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas

Singer
Born on August 15, 1989
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Actress
Born on August 15, 1990
She was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 15:

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 15, 1983.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 15, 1983 was most likely conceived around November 22, 1982.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 15, 1983 is close to May 7, 1984.

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Stats for August 15, 1983

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 15, 1983:

  • 15,106 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,158 weeks have passed.
  • 1,305,162,000 seconds have passed since August 15, 1983.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,522,689,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 673,463,592,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 217,527,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 112,243,932 steps. That's roughly 49,886 miles.
  • 15,661,944 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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