What Happened on August 25, 1983

Historical Events

  • Triple A baseball's Louisville Redbirds breaks 1 million fan mark
  • US & USSR sign $10 billion grain pact

Famous Birthdays

  • James Righton, British rock musician (Klaxons), born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
  • James Rossiter, British racing driver (Formula One), born in Oxford, England
  • Janet Chow, Canadian/Chinese beauty pageant contestant

About August 25, 1983

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
  • UK #1 Song: Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band