Historical Events
- Disco in Madrid catches fire; 83 die
Gretsky's 800th Point
In his 352nd NHL game, Wayne Gretzky scores a goal & 5 assists in 8-1 rout of Quebec Nordiques to record his 800th point and 500th assist; averages 2.27 points, 1.42 assists, 0.85 goals per game to start career
Peg
Peggy Lee's one-woman show "Peg" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 5 performances
- The Provisional IRA bombs Harrods department store in London, killing six people and injuring 90
Famous Deaths
- Erik Christensen, NHL player
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About December 17, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 4 months and 9 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
