Historical Events
- 104°F (40.3°C) in Garmersdorf (German record)
Baseball Record
Gaylord Perry joins Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton to reach 3,500 career strikeouts, also winning his 1st game as a Kansas City Royal
Famous Birthdays
- Goran Pandev, Macedonian footballer (captain of the Macedonian national team), born in Strumica, Yugoslavia
Famous Deaths
- Mufasir-ul-Haq, Pakistani cricketer (left-arm quick bowler 1965), dies at 38
1983 Highlights
About July 27, 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: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
- #1 Song: Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young