Historical Events
- Gimli Glider: Air Canada Flight 143 runs out of fuel and makes a deadstick landing at Gimli, Manitoba.
Famous Birthdays
Aaron Peirsol (40 years old)
American swimmer (5 Olympic Gold, 2 Silver), born in Irvine, California
- Bec Hewitt, Australian actress (Home and Away), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Georges Auric, French composer (one of Les Six), dies at 84
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About July 23, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young
