Historical Events
- 8th NASA Space Shuttle Mission: Challenger 3-lands at Edwards AFB
- Elmer Trettr sets record for highest terminal velocity at 201.34 mph
Telethon
Jerry Lewis' 18th Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $30,691,627
1983 History
Famous Birthdays
- Eugen Bopp, Ukrainian-German footballer, born in Kyiv, Ukraine
- Pablo Granoche, Uruguayan footballer, born in Montevideo, Uruguay
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Mairena, flamenco singer (b. 1909)
About September 5, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maniac - Michael Sembello
#1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40
