What happened on Monday August 29, 1983?

Here's what happened on August 29, 1983:

• Inaugural NCAA Football Kickoff Classic held at Giants Stadium The first NCAA Football Kickoff Classic took place on August 29, 1983, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game featured the defending national champion Penn State Nittany Lions against the preseason No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nebraska won decisively, 44-6. This event marked the beginning of a series of season-opening college football games held annually until 2002. source: footballfoundation.org
• Devastating hail storm in central South Dakota On August 29, 1983, a severe hailstorm struck central South Dakota, particularly affecting Faulk County. The storm's hailstones, some as large as baseballs, pummeled the area for two hours, causing significant crop damage and property destruction. In one residence, windows were shattered, curtains shredded, and the upper floor suffered water damage from the hail. Additionally, funnel clouds were reported near Lake City, Langford, and Veblen in Marshall County, with a pole barn overturned and shingles torn off in Veblen. source: weather.gov

Events in 1983

August 29, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 29, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 241st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1983 can also be written as 8/29/1983 in the US and as 29/8/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 29, 1983:

• Jennifer Landon

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• Antti Niemi (ice hockey)
• Timothy Bradley

Famous people born in 1983

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Famous people died on August 29, 1983:

• Rory Hayes

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Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1983 was Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

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

August 29, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1983 was Red Red Wine by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. UB40 - Red Red Wine
2. Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
3. Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
4. Madness - Wings Of A Dove
5. Genesis - Mama

August 29, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1983 was Cold Blooded by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Rick James - Cold Blooded
2. Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
3. The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me
4. Jeffrey Osborne - Don't You Get So Mad
5. Zapp - I Can Make You Dance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 01:07 pm.

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 29, 1983 is:

42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 26 days old,

or 2230 weeks

or 15610 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 29, 1983.

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