What happened on Saturday August 06, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1983:

• Bomb explodes at Temple Israel in Johannesburg before scheduled ceremony On August 6, 1983, a bomb exploded at Temple Israel in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, just hours before State President Marais Viljoen was scheduled to attend a ceremony there. The explosion caused no injuries. The African National Congress (ANC) was suspected of being responsible for this attack, which was part of a series of bombings in South Africa during that period. source: sahistory.org.za
• Castillo de Bellver oil tanker disaster On August 6, 1983, the Spanish oil tanker Castillo de Bellver caught fire approximately 70 miles northwest of Cape Town, South Africa, while transporting 250,000 tonnes of light crude oil. The crew abandoned ship, and the vessel eventually split in two, releasing an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 tonnes of oil into the sea. Despite the significant spill, prevailing winds carried the oil slick offshore, resulting in minimal environmental impact. Three crew members were lost in the incident. source: upi.com
• Robin van Persie born on August 6, 1983 Robin van Persie, a renowned Dutch footballer, was born on August 6, 1983, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He is celebrated for his exceptional skills as a forward and has had a successful career in clubs like Feyenoord, Arsenal, and Manchester United, as well as the Dutch national team. source: britannica.com
• Klaus Nomi Performance Artist Dies Klaus Nomi, an innovative German performance artist, pop singer, and countertenor known for his unique blend of avant-garde opera and new wave music, was remembered on this date. A pioneering figure in the New York underground art scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Nomi was also one of the first prominent artists to die from AIDS-related complications.
• NFL Exhibition Match in London The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Saint Louis Cardinals 28-10 in an NFL exhibition game held in London, England. This was an early example of the NFL's international expansion efforts, bringing American football to a global audience.

Events in 1983

August 06, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 06, 1983 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1983 can also be written as 8/6/1983 in the US and as 6/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 06, 1983:

• Robin van Persie

  Robin van Persie is a renowned Dutch soccer striker who played for top clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United, known for his exceptional...

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Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1983:

• Klaus Nomi

  German singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1944).

• Camillo Medeot

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1983 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 07:40 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 06, 1983 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 19 days old,

or 2233 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15633 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1983.

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