Historical Events
- Argentine military regime gives amnesty to military and political assassins
- Columbia moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida), for mating in preparation of STS-9
- Gerrie Coetzee of South Africa KOs American Michael Dokes in 10 rounds in Richfield. Ohio for WBA heavyweight boxing title
Sports History
MLB Philadelphia Phillies Steve Carlton is 16th to wins 300 game, beating Cardinals 6-2 in St. Louis
Sports History
MLB pitcher Gaylord Perry (45) announces his retirement, after 22 seasons; career record 314-265, 3.11 ERA, and 3,534 strikeouts
About September 23, 1983
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tell Her About It - Billy Joel
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
