What Happened on October 2, 1983

Historical Events

• Carl Yastrezemski's last at bat
• Green Bay Packers erupt for NFL record 49 points in the first half (35 in the second quarter) to clobber the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 55-14 at Tampa Stadium

• Wide receiver Art Monk begins NFL streak of 183 consecutive games with a reception in the Washington Redskins' 37-35 win over the LA Raiders

Famous Birthdays

• Huda Kattan, American-born make-up artist and beauty entrepreneur, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Famous Deaths

• Gerald Strang, American classical and electronic music composer, dies at 75

Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)

Music Charts

• #1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
• #1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club