What Happened on July 20, 1983

Historical Events

  • France performs nuclear Test at Mururoa atoll

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Reynolds, American news anchor (ABC Evening News, 1968-70; World New Tonight, 1977-83), dies at 59
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About July 20, 1983

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
  • UK #1 Song: Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young