Historical Events
- Caryl Churchill's "Fen" premieres in London
- Zimbabwe opposition leader Joshua Nkomo flees to Botswana
Famous Birthdays
- Clint Dempsey, American footballer, born in Nacogdoches, Texas
- Maite Perroni [Beorlegui], Mexican actress and Latin pop singer (RBD), born in Mexico City
- Wayne Simien, American basketball player (Miami Heat), born in Leavenworth, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Faye Emerson, American actress (I've Got a Secret), dies of cancer at 65
- Ulf von Euler, Swedish physiologist famous for his work on neurotransmitters (Nobel 1970), dies at 78
1983 Highlights
About March 9, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 19 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