Historical Events
- Bomb planted by Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of ANC, explodes at a synagogue in Johannesburg, South Africa
- First NFL exhibition game in Europe; Minnesota Vikings beat St Louis Cardinals 28-10 at London's Wembley Stadium
- Supertanker Castillo de Bellvar catches fire and sinks northwest of Capetown, South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Robin van Persie, Dutch footballer
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Film director Philippe de Broca (50) weds actress Margot Kidder (34) in France
Philippe de Broca
Famous Deaths
- Klaus Nomi, German singer (b. 1944)
1983 Highlights
About August 6, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
