Historical Events
35th NHL All-Star Game
35th NHL All-Star Game, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale: Campbell Conference beats Wales Conference, 9-3; MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers, C
Ariel Sharon Resigns
Ariel Sharon resigns from Israeli government after an inquiry shows he was indirectly responsible for the killings of hundreds of people in 1982
Mantel to Sever Casino Ties
Baseball orders Mickey Mantle to sever ties with Claridge Casino
- Eric Peters sets transatlantic sailboat record (E-W)-46 days
- Prize stallion and Derby winner Shergar kidnapped in Ireland, never to be found causing Lloyd's of London to payout $10.6 million insurance
- Tina Howe's play "Painting Churches" premieres in NYC
- Wayne Gretzky sets NHL all star record of 4 goals in one period
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Verraros, American pop singer (American Idol, 2002), born in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Wallenstein, American cellist and conductor (Chicago Symphony 1922-29), dies at 84
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About February 8, 1983
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Down Under - Men At Work
