Historical Events
Daytona 500
25th Daytona 500: 3rd win in the event for Cale Yarborough; first time an in-car camera goes into victory lane before a national CBS Sports audience
- Japan launches Tenma satellite to study x-rays (450/570 km)
- Roland Liboton becomes world champ cross-country cycling
Famous Birthdays
- Justin Verlander, American baseball player (Houston Astros), born in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Köberle, Austrian-Brazilian physician, pathologistic, and scientific researcher, dies at 72
- James G Richardson, (Tim Cassidy-Sierra), dies at 37 in ski accident
- Ray Vitte, American actor (Car Wash; Doc - "Woody"; Quest - "Cody"), dies in scuffle with police at 33
1983 Highlights
About February 20, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Baby, Come To Me - Patti Austin With James Ingram
- #1 Song: Too Shy - Kajagoogoo