Historical Events
- Martha Layne Collins (D) elected 1st female governor of Kentucky
- STS-9 vehicle again moves to launch pad
- Wilson Goode (D) elected 1st black mayor of Philadelphia
Famous Birthdays
- Blanka Vlašić, Croatian high jumper, born in Split, Croatia
- Kat Shoob, British television presenter, born in Rochford, United Kingdom
- Remko Pasveer, Dutch footballer, born in Enschede, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
Betty Nuthall (1911-1983)
English tennis player (US National Championship, 1930), dies of a coronary arrest at 72
- Mordecai Kaplan, American Rabbi, founded Reconstructionist Judaism, dies at 102
- Robert Agnew, director, dies at 84 of kidney failure
About November 8, 1983
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
