Historical Events
- 550,000 Dutch demonstrate against cruise missiles
- Notre Dame's Gil Fenerty rushes for 337 yards & 6 touchdowns
Famous Birthdays
- Dana Eveland, American MLB player, born in Olympia, Washington
- Jason Tahincioglu, Turkish-British racing driver, born in Bristol, England
- Johnny Lewis, American actor (Sons of Anarchy, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2012)
- Maurice Clarett, American football player and public speaker, born in Youngstown, Ohio
- Richard Brancatisano, Australian actor (Power Rangers), born in New South Wales, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Sten Broman, Swedish composer, dies at 81
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About October 29, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Parton
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
