Historical Events
- STS-8 vehicle moves to launch pad
- US District Court begins trying Yonkers accused of race discrimination
Famous Birthdays
- Nick Diaz, American MMA fighter, born in Stockton, California
Famous Deaths
- Charles Eyck, Dutch painter and sculptor (Limburg School), dies at 85
- James Jamerson, American session bass guitarist (Motown Records' "Funk Brothers"), dies of alcohol-related complications at 47
About August 2, 1983
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young
