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
Philippe de Broca
Film director Philippe de Broca (50) weds actress Margot Kidder (34) in France
Famous Deaths
- Klaus Nomi [Sperber], German new wave singer, and performance artist, dies of AIDS at 39
1983 Highlights
About August 6, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
