Historical Events
- The Transvaal Attorney General announces that Eugène Terre'Blanche, leader of the far-right Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) and three associates will face terrorism charges, South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Carmen Villalobos, Colombian actress (Sin senos no hay paraíso), born in Barranquilla, Colombia
- Liu Xiang, Chinese athlete (Olympic gold 110m hurdles 2004), born in Shanghai, China
Famous Deaths
- Gabrielle Roy, French Canadian author (The Tin Flute, Street of Riches), dies at 73
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About July 13, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
- #1 Song: Baby Jane - Rod Stewart