What Happened on August 28, 1983

Historical Events

  • Greg Luzinski is 1st player to put 3 HRs onto roof at Comiskey Park

Begin Resigns

Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin announces his resignation

  • Joseph Kreckman sets record of 2,215 clay pigeons shot in an hour

Mame

Revival of Jerry Herman's musical "Mame", starring Angela Lansbury, closes at the George Gershwin Theater, NYC, after 41 performances


1983 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Alfonso Herrera, Mexican actor, and pop singer (RBD), born in Mexico City
  • Lasith Malinga, Sri Lankan cricket fast bowler (4 wickets in 4 balls x 2; 4 x ODI, T20 hat tricks; 30 Tests), born in Galle, Sri Lanka
Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

  • Jan Clayton, American actress (Ellen Miller-Lassie), dies at 66
1983 Highlights

About August 28, 1983

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics
  • UK #1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40