Historical Events
Baseball Record
Cincinnati Red Pete Rose ends consecutive games played streak at 745
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Parker, British actor (Eastenders), born in London
- Marcel Goc, German ice hockey player, born in Calw, Germany
- Martha Higareda, Mexican actress and filmmaker (Altered Carbon), born in Villahermosa, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Jack Somack, American actor (Ball Four, The Frisco Kid, Stockard Channing Show), dies of a heart attack at 64
- Scott Nearing, American sociologist, pacifist and author (The Good Life), dies at 100
- Shawn Stephens Lewis, 5th wife of Jerry Lee Lewis, dies of methadone OD, after 77 days of marriage at 25
1983 Highlights
About August 24, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
- #1 Song: Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band