Historical Events
- 8th Space Shuttle Mission-Challenger 3-lands at Edwards AFB
- Elmer Trettr sets record for highest terminal velocity at 201.34 mph
Event of Interest
Jerry Lewis' 18th Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $30,691,627
Jerry Lewis
Famous Birthdays
- Eugen Bopp, Ukrainian-German footballer, born in Kiev, Ukraine
- Pablo Granoche, Uruguayan footballer, born in Montevideo, Uruguay
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Mairena, flamenco singer (b. 1909)
1983 Highlights
About September 5, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
