Famous Birthdays
- David Williams, Wakka Wakka Australian didgeridoo player and visual artist, born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Famous Deaths
- "Sweet" Emma Barrett, American Dixieland jazz pianist and singer, dies at 85
- Billy Fury [Ronald Wycherley], British rock singer ("When Will You Say I Love You"; "Halfway To Paradise") and actor (That'll Be The Day), dies of heart failure at 42
- Frank Forde, 15th Prime Minister of Australia (the shortest-serving prime minister in Australia's history-8 days), dies at 92
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About January 28, 1983
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Down Under - Men At Work
