Historical Events
Event of Interest
General Manuel Noriega becomes commander of Panamanian army
Famous Birthdays
- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Dutch footballer
Famous Deaths
- (Henry) Giff Vivian, New Zealand cricket batsman (7 Tests @ 42.1, top score 100), dies at 70
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About August 12, 1983
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band
