Historical Events
- 9,655 see highest-scoring NBA game: Detroit 186, Denver 184 (3 OT)
- Islander's Butch Goring scorings 4 goals against Oilers
- KYA-AM in San Francisco CA changes call letters to KOIT
- Martha Layne Collins inaugurated as Kentucky's 1st female governor
Famous Birthdays
- Matt Deis, American rock bassist (All That Remains), born in Peterborough, New Hampshire
- Otylia Jędrzejczak, Polish swimmer (Olympic gold 2004), born in Ruda Śląska, Śląskie, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Schmemann, Orthodox Christian priest and theologian (b. 1921)
- Leora Dana, American actress (3:10 to Yuma, Pollyanna), dies at 60
- Mary Renault [Challans], British author (King Must Die, Funeral games), dies at 78
- Nichita Stanescu, Romanian poet (b. 1933
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About December 13, 1983
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say Say Say - Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Only You - Flying Pickets
