Historical Events
- 16th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Hotel San Diego
- Bettino Craxi is sworn in as Prime Minister of Italy, the 1st Socialist to hold the office
Thurston House
Danielle Steel’s romance novel “Thurston House” is published
- France performs nuclear test
- Revolution in Republic of Upper Volta brings Thomas Sankara to power
Famous Birthdays
Greta Gerwig (40 years old)
American actress and film director (Lady Bird, Little Women, Barbie), born in Sacramento, California
About August 4, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young
