What Happened on March 11, 1983

Historical Events

Sports History

Ice Dance Championship at Helsinki, Finland won by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean (Great Britain)

  • Ice Pairs Championship at Helsinki won by Valova & Vasiliev (Soviet Union)
  • Ladies' Figure Skating Championship in Helsinki won by Rosalynn Sumners (USA)

Sports History

Men's Figure Skating Championship in Helsinki won by Scott Hamilton (USA)


Famous Deaths

  • Lurlean Hunter, American jazz singer, dies at 63
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About March 11, 1983

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler