Historical Events
- 17th Country Music Association Award: Alabama wins
Event of Interest
Israel's Knesset votes 60-53 to endorse Yitzḥak Shamir as Prime Minister
- NBC premiere of true life drama "Adam", based on John Walsh's son's murder
- Tom Monaghan becomes CEO of Detroit Tigers
Famous Birthdays
- (Elizabeth Mae) "Lzzy" Hale, American hard rock singer and musician (Halestorm - "Love Bites (So Do I)"), born in Red Lion, Pennsylvania
- Vusimuzi Sibanda, Zimbabwean cricketer, born in Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe
Famous Deaths
Ralph Richardson (1902-1983)
English actor (Anna Karenina, Doctor Zhivago), dies of a stroke at 80
About October 10, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
