August 12, 1983, was a Friday. It was 41 years, 3 months, and 24 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 12, 1983:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "National Lampoon's Vacation" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 15,091 days ago. Approximately 503 months have passed. It was the 224th day of 1983, in week 32. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 168 seasons of weather since this date.
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It is Friday, August 12, 1983. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
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 "Wherever I Lay My Hat" by Paul Young 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. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Love Boat", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Knots Landing", and "Family Ties". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Pac-Man", "Missile Command", and "Donkey Kong".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "The All New Popeye Hour", and "Danger Mouse". Popular toys at the moment include Big Jim (action figure), Speak & Spell, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, and Space Lego.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 12, 1983.
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Notable events that happened close to August 12, 1983.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 12, 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).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1983:
Toys and games that were popular in 1983:
Popular video games that people were playing in August 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 12, 1989, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 12.
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Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 12, 1983.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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