What Happened on March 14, 1983

Historical Events

  • OPEC cut oil prices for 1st time in 23 years

Famous Birthdays

  • Bakhtiyar Artayev, Kazakh boxer (2004 Olympic gold medal), born in Taraz, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
  • Johnny Flynn, English actor (Emma; Genius) and singer-songwriter (The Sussex Wit), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Taylor Hanson, American pop singer and keyboard player (Hanson - "MMMMbop"), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Famous Deaths

  • Maurice Ronet, French film actor, director, and writer (Frantic, Sphinx, Circle of Love), dies of cancer at 55
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About March 14, 1983

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler