Historical Events
- Hugh Whitemore's "Pack of Lies" premieres in London
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Dmitri Sychev, Russian football player (FC Pyunik), born in Omsk, Soviet Union
- Francisco Liriano, Dominican MLB pitcher, born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
- Luke Watson, South African rugby player (Western Province), born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Mike Michalske, American football NFL guard (NY Yankees, Green Bay Packers), dies at 80
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About October 26, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Parton
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
