What Happened on July 28, 1983

Historical Events

  • NASA launches Telstar-3A
  • USSR performs nuclear Test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Birthdays

Juan Guaidó (40 years old)

Venezuelan politician recognized by 54 countries as the President of Venezuela but disputed with Nicolás Maduro, born in La Guaira, Vargas

  • Kate Bolduan, American journalist and news anchor (CNN), born in Goshen, Indiana

Famous Weddings

Vladimir Putin

Russian president Vladimir Putin (30) weds flight attendant Lyudmila Shkrebneva (25)

Famous Deaths

  • Alec Marks, Australian cricketer (good NSW batsman 1928-37), dies at 72
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About July 28, 1983

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo

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