What Happened on September 27, 1983

Historical Events

  • South African worker's union leader Curnick Ndlovu freed from prison after 19 years

Sports History

Tim Raines is 1st since Ty Cobb to steal 70 & drive in 70 runs

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeon Hye Bin, Korean actress
  • Shermon Tang, Hong Kong actress
  • Travis MacRae, Canadian folk-blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player, born in Canada
Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

  • Wilfred Burchett, Australian communist and writer (Catapult to Freedom), dies at 72
1983 Highlights

About September 27, 1983

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
  • UK #1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club