Historical Events
- -19] Hurricane Alicia, kills 17 in Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Dustin Pedroia, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox), born in Woodland, California
Famous Deaths
Ira Gershwin (1896-1983)
American lyricist ("Embraceable You"; "I Got Rhythm"; "They Can't Take That Away From Me"), dies in Beverly Hills at 86
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About August 17, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 6 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
