Historical Events
Octopussy Premieres
"Octopussy", 13th James Bond film, starring Roger Moore, Maud Adams and Louis Jourdan premieres in London
- 17th Music City News Country Awards: Marty Robbins & Roy Acuff win
Daytime Emmy Awards
Betty White becomes 1st woman to win Outstanding Game Show Host at Daytime Emmy Awards for NBC's "Just Men"
- Bottle with note of June 9, 1910 found in Queensland
Daytime Emmy Awards
Emmy 10th Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci loses for 4th time
Chinese History
Li Xiannian becomes President of the People's Republic of China and Deng Xiaoping the supreme commander
- Nicaragua expels 3 US diplomats
- Twins draft pitcher Tim Belcher #1
Famous Birthdays
- Gemma Bissix, British actress
Famous Deaths
- James E. Casey, American businessman and founder (United Parcel Service), dies at 95
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About June 6, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
