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