Historical Events
- 9th NASA Space Shuttle Mission: Columbia 6 lands at Edwards AFB
- Richard Baker, Zen teacher, steps down from abbotship of San Francisco Zen Center
Famous Birthdays
- Liu Song, Chinese snooker player, born in Beijing, China
- Neel Jani, Swiss racing driver, born in Rorschach, Switzerland
Famous Deaths
Keith Holyoake (1904-1983)
26th Prime Minister of New Zealand (National: 1960-72), dies of a stroke at 79
- Slim Pickens [Louis Burton Lindley Jr], American rodeo performer and actor (Dr Strangelove; Blazing Saddles), dies following surgery at 64
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About December 8, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say Say Say - Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Only You - Flying Pickets
