What Happened on March 25, 1983

Historical Events

Christa Rothenburger skates world record 500 m ladies (39.69 sec)

Music History

Motown 25, a concert celebrating the anniversary of Motown records is taped for broadcast at the Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California; performers include: The Miracles; The Temptations; The Four Tops; Diana Ross and the Supremes; The Jackson 5; and Michael Jackson, who unveils his "moonwalk" dance move

Pavel Pegov skates world record 1000m (1:12.58)

Events in 1983

Famous Deaths

Bob Waterfield, American football quarterback (NFL MVP 1945; First-team All-Pro 1945, 46, 49; Pro Bowl 1950, 51; Cleveland/LA Rams), dies at 62
Martha Sleeper, actress (Spitfire), dies of a heart attack at 72

Died in 1983 1983 Highlights