Historical Events
- NFL Buffalo Bill QB Joe Ferguson passes for 419 yards with 5 TDs, winning 38-35, in overtime, over Dolphins, in Miami
- Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar) bombing: North Korean agents attempt to assassinate South Korean President results in 21 deaths, including 9 South Korean government officials; presidential advisors and security team members; and 3 reporters
Famous Birthdays
- Andreas Zuber, Austrian racing driver, born in Judenburg, Austria
- Jang Mi-Ran, South Korean weightlifter (Olympic gold 2008), born in Gangwon, South Korea
- Stephen Gionta, American NHL ice hockey player, 2010-19 (New Jersey Devils;, New York Islanders), born in Rochester, New York
Famous Deaths
- Suh Seok-jun, South Korea Deputy Prime Minister, killed (one of 21 victims) in Rangoon bombing at about 45
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About October 9, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 14 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
