Historical Events
- The Transvaal Attorney General announces that Eugène Terre'Blanche, leader of the far-right Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) and three associates will face terrorism charges, South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Kristof Beyens, Belgian athlete
- Liu Xiang, Chinese athlete (Olympic gold 110m hurdles 2004), born in Shanghai, China
Famous Deaths
- Gabrielle Roy, French Canadian author (The Tin Flute, Street of Riches), dies at 73
1983 Highlights
About July 13, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Baby Jane - Rod Stewart
