What Happened on March 6, 1983

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Helmut Kohl's CDU/CSU wins West German parliament elections

  • In New Bedford, Massachusetts, woman charges she was gang-raped atop a pool table

On Your Toes

Revival of George Abbott, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart's musical "On Your Toes" opens at Virginia Theater, NYC; runs for 505 performances

  • US Football League begins its 1st season

Famous Birthdays

  • Andranik Teymourian, Iranian soccer player

Famous Deaths

  • Cathy Berberian, American mezzo-soprano and composer (Stripsody), dies of a heart attack at 57
  • Thelma Pelish, actress (Pajama Game), dies at 55
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About March 6, 1983

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler