What Happened on September 25, 1983

Historical Events

  • 35th Emmy Awards: "Hill Street Blues", "Cheers", Ed Flanders & Shelley Long win
  • USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR

Famous Birthdays

Donald Glover (40 years old)

American actor, singer and writer (Atlanta, Childish Gambino), born in Edwards Air Force Base, California

  • Terrance Pennington, National Football League guard, born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Leopold III, King of the Belgians (from 1934, abdicated 1951), dies at 81
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About September 25, 1983

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
  • UK #1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club