Historical Events
- Seikan Tunnel, the world's longest tunnel with an underwater segment (53.90 km in total) opens connecting Honshu-Hokkaido. The Channel Tunnel remains the longest underwater tunnel.
Famous Birthdays
- Carlo Colaiacovo, Canadian ice hockey player
- Gavin Floyd, American baseball player
- Mike Zagurski, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Louis De Funes, French actor and writer (The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacobs), dies at 68
- Robert Christian, actor (Bustin' Loose), dies of cancer at 42
1983 Highlights
About January 27, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Down Under - Men At Work
#1 Song: Down Under - Men At Work
