Famous Birthdays
- Alex Brosque, Australian footballer (Sydney FC), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Ernie Roth, American wrestling manager (ring name "The Grand Wizard of Wrestling"), dies at 57
- Jiří Lederer, Czech journalist and anti-communist dissident (Prague Spring), dies at 61
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About October 12, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
