Historical Events
- 72nd Davis Cup: Australia beats Sweden in Melbourne (3-2)
- US threatens to leave UNESCO after objecting to its domination by a coalition of third world and Soviet bloc nations
- Warren Cromartie signs 3 year $2.5M contract with Yomiuri Giants
Famous Birthdays
- Mike He, Taiwanese actor, born in Taiwan, Taiwan
Famous Deaths
- Dennis Wilson, American drummer and singer (Beach Boys), drowns at 39
Jimmy Demaret (1910-1983)
American golfer (US Masters 1940, 47, 50), dies of a heart attack at 73
- William Demarest, American actor (My 3 Sons), dies from pneumonia and prostate cancer at 91
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About December 28, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say Say Say - Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Only You - Flying Pickets
