What Happened on March 18, 1983

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Sonnanstine, American baseball player
  • Tomasz Stolpa, Polish footballer

Famous Deaths

  • Franco Giorgetti, Italian cyclist (Olympic gold 1920), dies at 80
  • Kenneth E. Boulding, English economist (b. 1910)
  • Robert F. Bradford, American politician (57th Governor of Massachusetts), dies at 80
  • Umberto II of Italy, the last king of Italy (reigned for 24 days in 1946), dies in exile at 78
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About March 18, 1983

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 6 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