Historical Events
- Sikorsky S-61 disaster: A helicopter crashes off the Isles of Scilly, causing 20 fatalities in Britain's worst helicopter accident
Famous Birthdays
- Sarah Quartel, Canadian composer, chiefly of choral music, born in London, Ontario
About July 16, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 12 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