What happened on Sunday August 21, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1983:

• Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in the Philippines Benigno Aquino Jr., a prominent Filipino politician and opposition leader, was assassinated on August 21, 1983, upon his return to the Philippines from exile. His death sparked widespread protests and is considered a pivotal moment in Philippine history, leading to the eventual overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos. The assassination remains a significant event in the country's struggle for democracy. source: britannica.com
• La Cage aux Folles Broadway opening La Cage aux Folles, a musical with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on August 21, 1983. Directed by Arthur Laurents and choreographed by Scott Salmon, the original cast featured Gene Barry as Georges and George Hearn as Albin. The production ran for over four years, closing on November 15, 1987, with a total of 1,761 performances. source: ibdb.com

Events in 1983

August 21, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 21, 1983 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1983 can also be written as 8/21/1983 in the US and as 21/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 21, 1983:

• Benigno Aquino Jr.

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August 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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. Stevie Nicks - Stand Back

August 21, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 21, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
2. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
3. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
4. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
5. Rick James - Cold Blooded

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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August 21, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1983 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

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 21, 1983 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 4 days old,

or 2231 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15618 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1983.

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