Historical Events
- 110°F (43°C) at Fayetteville, North Carolina (state record)
- Jerry Herman's musical "La Cage aux Folles", based on Jean Poiret's French play of the same name, opens at Palace Theater, NYC; runs for 1761 performances, wins 6 Tony Awards
Famous Birthdays
- Brody Jenner, American actor, born in Los Angeles, California
- Chantelle Houghton, British TV personality, born in Wickford, Essex, England
- Josh Harrington, American professional BMX rider, born in Greenville, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Benigno S Aquino Jr, Philippines opposition leader, killed at 50
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About August 21, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band
