What Happened on June 11, 1983

Historical Events

  • "Always Something There To Remind Me" by Naked Eyes peaks at #8
  • "Cool Places" by Sparks & Jane Wiedlin peaks at #49
  • "Faithfully" by Journey peaks at #12

Music History

"My Love" by Lionel Richie peaks at #5

  • "Theme From Doctor Detroit" by Devo peaks at #59
  • "When I'm With You" by Sheriff peaks at #61

Belmont Stakes

115th Belmont: Laffit Pincay Jr aboard Caveat wins in 2:27.8

  • MLB Cardinals outfielder Lonnie Smith checks into Hyland Center in St. Louis, a drug rehabilitation facility
  • Zhu Jianhua of China set a new world record in high jump at 7-9 14
1983 History

Famous Birthdays

  • José Reyes, Dominican baseball shortstop (MLB All-Star 2006, 07, 10, 11; NL batting champion 2011 NY Mets), born in Villa González, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Born in 1983
1983 Highlights

About June 11, 1983

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
  • UK #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police