Historical Events
Election of Interest
Harold Washington wins Chicago's Democratic mayoral primary
- Hindus kill 3000 Muslims in Assam, India
- Vladimir Salnikov (USSR) sets 1500m free style swimming record
Famous Deaths
- Adrian Boult, British conductor (BBC Symphony Orchestra, 1930-50; London Philharmonic, 1950-59), dies at 93
- Christina E "Christine" Auwen, singer and wife of John Kelly, dies at 75
- Romain Maes, Belgian road cyclist (Tour de France 1935), dies at 69
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About February 22, 1983
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 6 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