August 15, 1983, was a Monday. It was 41 years, 3 months, and 8 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
Notable events that occurred on August 15, 1983:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 15, 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 occurred 15,076 days ago. Approximately 503 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.
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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 "Hart to Hart", "Trapper John, M.D.", "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", and "Family Ties". 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 "Galaxian", "Missile Command", "Donkey Kong", and "Mario Bros.".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds", and "Inspector Gadget". Children are playing with toys such as Lite-Brite, Rubik's Cube, Masters of the Universe (figures), and the Commodore 64.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 15, 1983.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 15, 1983.
Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 15, 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).
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
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 15, 1989, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 15.
Emperor of France Deceased
Born on August 15, 1769
He was not alive on this date.
Colombian drug lord
Born on August 15, 1943
He turned 40 on this day in 1983.
Polish fashion model Deceased
Born on August 15, 1972
She turned 11 on this day in 1983.
National holidays and famous events that fall on August 15:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 15, 1983.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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