Historical Events
- France performs nuclear Test at Mururoa atoll
Famous Deaths
- Frank Reynolds, American news anchor (ABC Evening News, 1968-70; World New Tonight, 1977-83), dies at 59
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About July 20, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
- #1 Song: Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young