What Happened on February 20, 1983

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
1983 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Justin Verlander, American baseball player (Houston Astros), born in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
Born in 1983

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

  • US #1 Song: Baby, Come To Me - Patti Austin With James Ingram
  • UK #1 Song: Too Shy - Kajagoogoo