What Happened on October 5, 1983

Historical Events

NHL Record

Edmonton super star Wayne Gretzky scores a goal and assist in 5-4 win over Toronto in the Oilers season opener; starts NHL record 51-game scoring streak; ends 28/1/84

Nobel Peace Prize

Lech Wałęsa wins Nobel Peace Prize

  • Panamanian jockey Jorge Velasquez wins his 5,000th career race, riding Banquet Scene to victory in the 4th race at Belmont Park
1983 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Jesse Eisenberg, American actor, author and playwright (The Social Network), born in Queens, New York
  • Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladeshi cricketer, born in Narail District, Bangladesh
Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

  • Earl Tupper, American-born Costa Rican inventor and businessman (Tupperware), dies of a heart attack at 76
  • Humberto Mauro, Brazilian film director (Ganga Bruta), dies at 86
1983 Highlights

About October 5, 1983

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
  • UK #1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club