What Happened on January 15, 1983

Historical Events

  • Dutch political party DS'70 disbands
  • Javed Miandad & Mudassar Nazar make 451 stand v India
  • Thom Syles keeps a life saver intact in his mouth for over 7 hours
1983 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Hugo Viana, Portuguese footballer, born in Barcelos, Portugal
Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

Meyer Lansky (1902-1983)

Polish-born American mobster known as the "Mob's Accountant", dies of lung cancer at 80

  • Shepperd Strudwick, actor (Psychomania), dies of cancer at 75
1983 Highlights

About January 15, 1983

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Down Under - Men At Work
  • UK #1 Song: You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins