Historical Events
- Grenada Deputy Prime Minister Bernard Coard launches a leftist coup within the revolutionary government and takes power for 3 days
- US Marine peacekeeper Sgt Allen Soifert killed by sniper in Beirut
Famous Birthdays
- Lin Dan, Chinese badminton player (two-time Olympic champion, five-time World champion), born in Longyan, China
Famous Deaths
- Paul Fix, American actor (Rifleman), dies of kidney failure at 82
- Willard Price, Canadian author and naturalist
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About October 14, 1983
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
