August 24, 1983, was a Wednesday. It was 41 years, 2 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
On August 24, 1983, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Easy Money".
This date was 15,066 days ago. Approximately 502 months have passed. It was the 236th day of 1983, in week 34. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 167 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, August 24, 1983. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 1983 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. 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 Easy Money 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 Two Ronnies", "Three's Company", "Dallas", and "Family Ties". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lunar Lander", "Pac-Man", "Donkey Kong", and "Mario Bros.".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "The All New Popeye Hour", and "Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds". Popular toys at the moment include Water Ring Toss, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Masters of the Universe (figures), and the Commodore 64.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 24, 1983.
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Notable events that happened close to August 24, 1983.
In August 1983, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 24, 1989, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 24.
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Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 24, 1983.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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