What are the important events that happened on February 8, 1983? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 8, 1983: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 8, 1983 is the 39th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 326 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 26, 1983 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 6,891,840 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘triacontaenneagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $6,245.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Dog is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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February 8, 1983 Historical Events
- 1983 –The Melbourne dust storm hits Australia’s second largest city. The result of the worst drought on record and a day of severe weather conditions, a 320 m deep dust cloud envelops the city, turning day to night.
Who were born on February 8, 1983?
- 1983 –Cory Jane, New Zealand rugby player
- 1983 –Jermaine Anderson, Canadian basketball player
- 1983 –Jim Verraros, American singer
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