Historical Events
Baseball Record
Cincinnati Red Pete Rose ends consecutive games played streak at 745
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Parker, British actor (Eastenders), born in London
- Marcel Goc, German ice hockey player, born in Calw, Germany
- Martha Higareda, Mexican actress and filmmaker (Altered Carbon), born in Villahermosa, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Jack Somack, American actor (Ball Four, The Frisco Kid, Stockard Channing Show), dies of a heart attack at 64
- Scott Nearing, American sociologist, pacifist and author (The Good Life), dies at 100
- Shawn Stephens Lewis, 5th wife of Jerry Lee Lewis, dies of methadone OD, after 77 days of marriage at 25
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About August 24, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band
