Historical Events
- Korean Boeing 747, flight 007, strays into Siberia & is shot down by a Soviet jet
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
- WGH-AM in Newport News VA changes call letters to WNSY
Famous Birthdays
- José Antonio Reyes, Spanish soccer left wing (Spain 21 caps; Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, Arsenal), born in Utrera, Spain (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson, American politician (Sen-D-Wash), dies at 71
- Larry McDonald, American congressman (b. 1935)
- Lennox Brown, South African cricket leg spinner (3 wickets at 63 for South Africa), dies at 72
About September 1, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics
#1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40
