What Happened on March 25, 1983

Historical Events

  • Christa Rothenburger skates world record 500 m ladies (39.69 sec)
  • Pavel Pegov skates world record 1000m (1:12.58)

Famous Deaths

  • Bob Waterfield, American football quarterback (NFL MVP 1945; First-team All-Pro 1945, 46, 49; Pro Bowl 1950, 51; Cleveland/LA Rams), dies at 62
  • Martha Sleeper, actress (Spitfire), dies of a heart attack at 72

About March 25, 1983

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Is There Something I Should Know - Duran Duran