Historical Events
Music History
EMI America Records releases David Bowie's 15th studio album, "Let's Dance"; co-produced by Bowie and Nile Rodgers, it becomes his biggest commercial success with sales of nearly 11 million units, topping the charts in 9 countries, and introduces guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan to a larger audience
- NY Islanders tie own record with 2 shorthanded playoff goals (vs NY Rangers)
Event of Interest
US President Ronald Reagan signs $165 billion Social Security rescue
1983 History
Famous Birthdays
- James McFadden, Scottish footballer, born in Springburn, Glasgow
- Nikoloz Tskitishvili, Georgian basketball player, born in Tbilisi, Georgia
- William Obeng, American football offensive lineman, born in Accra, Ghana
Famous Deaths
- Elisabeth Lutyens, English composer, dies at 76
- Nina Dumbadze, Russian discus thrower (Olympic bronze 1952), dies at 64
Pete Farndon (1952-1983)
English rock bassist (The Pretenders - "Brass In Pocket"), drowns in his bathtub after a drug overdose at 30
- Willem Frederik Bon, Dutch composer (Les Prédictions) and pedagogue, dies at 42
About April 14, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Let's Dance - David Bowie
