What Happened on June 25, 1983

Historical Events

  • "Evita" closes at Broadway Theater, NYC, after 1568 performances
  • Cricket World Cup, Lord's, London: India upsets West Indies by 43 runs to win first title; Mohinder Amarnath 3/12 off 7 overs, Player of the Match
  • Udo Beyer of East Germany sets record for shot put, 22.22 m
1983 History

Famous Weddings

Denzel Washington

American actor Denzel Washington (28) weds actress Pauletta Pearson (33)

Famous Deaths

  • Alberto Evaristo Ginastera, Argentine composer (Panambi), dies at 67
  • Oddbjorn Hagen, Norwegian cross country jumper (Olympic gold 1936), dies at 75

About June 25, 1983

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
  • UK #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police