What happened on Monday August 08, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1983:

• Guatemalan leadership change following military coup On August 8, 1983, a significant leadership change occurred in Guatemala when General Efraín Ríos Montt was ousted from power. His regime, which had been marked by human rights abuses and a brutal civil war, was replaced by a military government led by General Oscar Humberto Mejía Victores. This shift was part of a broader context of political instability and military influence in the region during the 1980s. source: britannica.com
• Guatemalan military coup ousts President Ríos Montt On August 8, 1983, General Óscar Humberto Mejía Víctores, the Minister of Defense, led a military coup that deposed President Efraín Ríos Montt. Mejía Víctores justified the coup by citing issues with 'religious fanatics' in the government and 'official corruption.' Following the coup, Mejía Víctores assumed power as the de facto president of Guatemala. source: washingtonpost.com
• Christine Craft awarded $500,000 in sex discrimination lawsuit In August 1983, a federal jury in Kansas City awarded television anchor Christine Craft $500,000 in damages after she sued Metromedia Inc., alleging she was demoted from co-anchor to reporter due to being 'too old, unattractive, and not deferential enough to men.' The jury found in favor of Craft on fraud charges but did not find evidence of sex discrimination. Metromedia Inc. denied the allegations and planned to appeal the verdict. source: washingtonpost.com
• Earthquake near Honshu, Japan A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near the southern coast of Honshu, Japan, potentially causing local disruptions and minor damage.
• British Actor Guy Burnet Birth Guy Burnet, a British actor, was born on this date. He would later become known for his work in film and television.

Events in 1983

August 08, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 08, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 220th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1983 can also be written as 8/8/1983 in the US and as 8/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 08, 1983:

• Brit Marling

  Acclaimed writer, actress, and filmmaker known for her innovative independent films and thought-provoking storytelling.

• Nutsa Kulhianidze
• Christophe Debaty

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on August 8th

August 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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. Michael Sembello - Maniac
5. Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know

August 08, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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 08, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1983 was She Works Hard For The Money by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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August 08, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1983 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 09:07 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 08, 1983 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 17 days old,

or 2233 weeks

or 15631 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1983?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1983.

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