Historical Events
- Lorraine Elizabeth Downes (19), Miss New Zealand, crowned 32nd Miss Universe
Famous Birthdays
- Evan Roberts, American radio sports-talk broadcaster (WFAN), born in Nassau County, New York
- Kellie Shirley, British actress (In The Long Run, 2018-20 - "Kisty"; EastEnders, 2006-08 - "Carly"), and TV and radio presenter, born in Croydon, London, England
- Kelly Poon, Singaporean Mando-pop singer (Project SuperStar), born in Singapore
- Marie Serneholt, Swedish pop singer (A*Teens), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Peter Cincotti, American genre-jumping jazz, pop and rock singer-songwriter and piano player (East of Angel Town), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Ross Macdonald [Kenneth Millar], American-Canadian detective novelist (Goodbye Look), dies at 67
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About July 11, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
#1 Song: Baby Jane - Rod Stewart
