Historical Events
- 21st Tennis Fed Cup: Czech beats Germany in Zurich Switzerland (2-1)
- 70th Tour de France won by Laurent Fignon of France
Sports History
Pine Tar Game: George Brett's HR disallowed against Yanks (overturned)
Mame
Revival of Jerry Herman's musical "Mame", starring Angela Lansbury, opens at Gershwin Theater NYC for 41 performances
- Sonya Robinson, (Milwaukee), 23, crowned 16th Miss Black America
Famous Birthdays
- Daniele De Rossi, Italian footballer
About July 24, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 1 day
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
