Historical Events
- Charlos Vieira completes 191 hr "nonstop" cycling in Leiria, Portugal
- European Space Agency launches European Comm Satellite 1, Oscar 10
Appointment of Interest
General Secretary Yuri Andropov appointed President of the Soviet Union
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II visits Poland
Old Wave
Ringo Starr releases album "Old Wave" album in West Germany; soon after releases follow in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Brazil
1983 History
Famous Birthdays
- Armend Dallku, Albanian soccer defender (64 caps; FC Prishtina, KF Elbasani, FC Vorskla Poltava 292 games, FC Prishtina), born in Vučitrn, Kosovo
Famous Deaths
- James Arthur Calata, African National Congress (ANC) leader and Anglican clergyman, dies at 87
About June 16, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
