What Happened on September 9, 1983

Historical Events

  • Challenger returns to Kennedy Space Center via Sheppard AFB, Texas
  • Radio Shack announces their color computer 2 (Coco2)

Sports History

Vitas Gerulaitis bets his house that Martina Navratilova can't beat 100th ranked male tennis player

Famous Birthdays

  • Edwin Jackson, American baseball pitcher, born in Neu-Ulm, Germany
  • Sam Hollenbach, American football quarterback, born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

About September 9, 1983

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Maniac - Michael Sembello
  • UK #1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40