Historical Events
Toronto Film Festival
8th Toronto International Film Festival: "The Big Chill" directed by Lawrence Kasdan wins the People's Choice Award
- Chicago White Sox clinch their 1st-ever AL West championship
Music History
Vanessa Williams (20), Miss New York is crowned 56th Miss America 1984; 1st winner of African-American descent
Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Peña, American Tejano/Latin pop singer, born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Humberto Madeiros, US cardinal to Boston, dies at 67
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About September 17, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maniac - Michael Sembello
#1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40
