What happened on Tuesday August 02, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1983:

• STS-8 Space Shuttle Preparation On August 2, 1983, NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger was moved to Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for the STS-8 mission. This mission was notable for being the first night launch and landing of the Space Shuttle program. The primary objective was to deploy the INSAT-1B satellite for India. The mission also marked the first time an African American astronaut, Guion Bluford, flew in space. source: nasa.gov
• U.S. District Court begins trial on Yonkers race discrimination case On August 2, 1983, the U.S. District Court commenced a 14-month trial to determine if the City of Yonkers and its Board of Education had intentionally segregated housing and schools based on race. The case, initiated in 1980, alleged that city officials and educators engaged in discriminatory practices, leading to racial segregation in housing and education. The trial concluded in 1984, with a ruling in 1985 that found the city and school board liable for unconstitutional segregation. source: washingtonpost.com
• James Jamerson, Motown's Legendary Bassist, Passes Away James Jamerson, the uncredited bassist on most of Motown's hits in the 1960s and early 1970s, died on August 2, 1983, in Los Angeles at the age of 47. He was renowned for his influential bass lines on songs by artists like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and The Supremes. Jamerson was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1983

August 02, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 02, 1983 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1983 can also be written as 8/2/1983 in the US and as 2/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 02, 1983:

• Nick Diaz

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• Angell Conwell

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• Michel Bastos

  Michel Bastos is a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a winger for several top clubs in Brazil and Europe.

• Huston Street

  Huston Street is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams, including the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.

Famous people born in 1983

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Famous people died on August 02, 1983:

• James Jamerson

  Legendary Motown bass player who was a key member of the Funk Brothers, the most recorded music group in history, significantly contributing...

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Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
3. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
4. Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know
5. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling

August 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up
2. Spandau Ballet - Gold
3. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
4. Wham! - Club Tropicana
5. Freeez - IOU

August 02, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
2. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
3. Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
4. The Manhattans - Crazy
5. Mtume - Juicy Fruit

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1983 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 1983 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 02, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 03:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1983.

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Someone born on August 02, 1983 is:

42 years 9 months old,

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