Historical Events
- 25th Grammy Awards: "Roxanna"and "Toto IV"; Men at Work win
- The Spanish Socialist government of Felipe González and Miguel Boyer nationalizes Rumasa, a holding of José María Ruiz Mateos
- The United States Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to buy out and evacuate the dioxin-contaminated community of Times Beach, Missouri
- USFL New Jersey Generals sign Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker to a then massive 3 year, $5 million deal
Famous Birthdays
Aziz Ansari (41 years old)
Indian-American comedian and actor (Parks and Recreation, Master of None), born in Columbia, South Carolina
Emily Blunt (41 years old)
English-American actress (The Girl on the Train, The Quiet Place), born in London
- Mido, Egyptian footballer, born in Cairo, Egypt
- Mirco Bergamasco, Italian rugby player, born in Padua, Italiy
1983 Highlights
About February 23, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby, Come To Me - Patti Austin With James Ingram
#1 Song: Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
