What happened on Friday August 26, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1983:

• Heavy rainfall causes flooding and hail damage in Mahto, Corson County, South Dakota On August 26, 1983, Mahto, located in Corson County, South Dakota, experienced heavy rainfall up to four and a half inches, leading to basement flooding. Additionally, hailstones up to three inches in diameter caused significant damage to roofs and broke numerous windows. source: weather.gov
• Devastating Bilbao floods of 1983 On August 26, 1983, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in Bilbao, Spain, leading to significant destruction and loss of life. The floods resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and homes, prompting a major response from local and national authorities. The event highlighted the vulnerabilities of urban areas to extreme weather events. source: bbc.com
• Nicol David: Malaysian Squash Prodigy Nicol David, born on August 26, 1983, in Penang, Malaysia, is a retired professional squash player renowned for her dominance in the sport. She began playing squash at the age of five and turned professional in 2000. David achieved the world number one ranking in January 2006, becoming the first Asian woman to do so. She held this position for a record-breaking 108 consecutive months until September 2015. Throughout her career, she won the World Open title eight times and the British Open five times. David retired from competitive play in 2019. source: britannica.com
• Devastating floods in Bilbao, Spain On August 26, 1983, torrential rains caused the Nervión and Ibaizabal rivers to overflow, leading to severe flooding in Bilbao. The floodwaters reached depths of up to 5 meters in some areas, resulting in 34 fatalities and the evacuation of over 5,000 residents. The disaster prompted significant urban redevelopment and the implementation of flood prevention measures in the region. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1983

August 26, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 26, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1983 can also be written as 8/26/1983 in the US and as 26/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 26, 1983:

• Nicol David

  Legendary Malaysian squash player widely regarded as the most successful female squash player in history, dominating the sport for over a...

• Elisabeth Jordan

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Famous people died on August 26, 1983:

• Félix María Pareja

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Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. The Police - Every Breath You Take
2. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
3. Michael Sembello - Maniac
4. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
5. Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz

August 26, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1983 was Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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 26, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1983 was Get It Right by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
2. Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
3. Rick James - Cold Blooded
4. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
5. Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 09:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Sep 22, 1983.

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Someone born on August 26, 1983 is:

42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 29 days old,

or 2230 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15613 days old,

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