Historical Events
- Mario Bros. is first released by Nintendo in Japan as an arcade game about an Italian-American plumber
- US politicians Dan Crane (Rep-R-Il) and Gerry Studds (Rep-D-Mas) admit to sex with pages
Famous Deaths
- Arnout Colnot, Dutch painter and graphic artist, dies at 96
- Jack MacBryan, English cricket batsman (1 Test; Cambridge University CC, Somerset CCC) and field hockey player (Olympic gold GB & Ireland 1920), dies at 90
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About July 14, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 13 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
