What Happened on June 9, 1983

Historical Events

  • 56th National Spelling Bee: Blake Giddens wins spelling purim

Election of Interest

Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party wins British parliamentary election

  • Zimbabwe win their 1st one-day cricket international, v Australia

Famous Birthdays

  • Danny Richar, Dominican baseball player
  • Frankee [Nicole Francine Aiello], American R&B singer-songwriter ("F.U.R.B"), born in Staten Island, New York

About June 9, 1983

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
  • UK #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police