Historical Events
Pipes of Peace
Paul McCartney releases "Pipes of Peace" album
- Ron Grant completes a 217 day, 8,316 mile run around Australia
Famous Birthdays
- Katy French, Irish Supermodel and Socialite, born in Basel, Switzerland (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
George Halas (1895-1983)
American Pro Football HOF coach (NFL C'ship 1921, 32, 33, 40, 41, 43, 46, 63; NFL Coach of the Year 1963, 65 Chicago Bears) and executive (owner Chicago Bears 1921-83), dies of pancreatic cancer at 88
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About October 31, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Holidays: October Bank Holiday (Ireland)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Parton
#1 Song: Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
