What Happened on February 22, 1983

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

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