1983’s Biggest Artists and SongsMen At Work (1982 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1983)Toto (Grammy for Album of the Year)Rosanna – Toto (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: ABC, INXS, REM, U2, Wham!, Mtume, Duran Duran, Culture Club, Thompson Twins, Adam Ant, Kajagoogoo, Bananarama, Chris DeBurgh, DeBarge,… Read More
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Biggest Billboard Hits of the 1980sThe biggest billboard hits of the 1980s were marked by a new sound that combined electronic dance, new wave, punk and post-punk with a focus on style and visual identity. This combination helped define the decade and set it apart from other decades in terms of the music produced and… Read More
1983 Billboard Number One Hits:December 18, 1982 – January 14, 1983:Maneater – Hall & OatesJanuary 15 – February 4:Down Under – Men at WorkFebruary 5 – February 18:Africa – TotoFebruary 19 – March 4:Baby, Come To Me – Patti Austin featuring James IngramMarch 5 – April 22:Billie Jean – Michael JacksonApril 23 – April 29:Come… Read More
1983 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1983:World-Changing Event: President Reagan referred to the Soviet Union as an “Evil Empire” in a speech in Florida.The Top Song was Every Breath You Take by The PoliceInfluential Songs include: Rockit by Herbie Hancock, Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco, She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby, She… Read More
1983 Music Hits Chart1. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls2. Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners3. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson4. Electric Avenue – Eddie Grant5. Wanna Be Starting Something – Michael Jackson6. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara7. Rock The Casbah – The Clash8. Bang The Drum All Day – Todd… Read More
Thriller By Michael JacksonThriller is a music video by Michael Jackson that was released in 1983 as part of the album, Thriller. The video first aired on MTV on December 2, 1983. The video featured Jackson performing a dance routine with a group of zombies and was directed by John Landis.The “Thriller” music video was a turning… Read More
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Music VideoThe release of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video on December 2, 1983, revolutionized the music industry and popular culture, as it combined music, dance, and storytelling to create a groundbreaking cinematic experience.“Thriller” was the title track and seventh single from Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, released on November 30, 1982. The… Read More
The Brink’s-Mat Robbery: Gold Bullion Heist in the UKThe Brink’s-Mat Robbery, which took place on November 26, 1983, was a notorious heist in which a group of armed robbers stole approximately £26 million worth of gold bullion, diamonds, and cash from the Brink’s-Mat warehouse at Heathrow Airport in London, England.The robbery was meticulously planned and… Read More
The Day After Television Film“The Day After” was a groundbreaking and influential American television miniseries that aired on November 20, 1983, depicting the devastating effects of a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union on the people of a small Kansas town.Directed by Nicholas Meyer and produced by ABC, “The Day After”… Read More
The Able Archer 83 Exercise: NATO’s War Simulation and Soviet ReactionThe Able Archer 83 Exercise was a NATO military simulation in November 1983, which heightened Cold War tensions and brought the United States and the Soviet Union closer to a nuclear confrontation due to misinterpretation and fear of a potential preemptive strike.Able Archer 83 was… Read More
The Release of Microsoft Word: Impact on The Word Processing IndustryThe release of Microsoft Word in 1983 marked a turning point in the word processing industry, as it introduced a user-friendly graphical interface, advanced formatting capabilities, and seamless integration with other Microsoft products, eventually becoming the dominant word processing software globally.Microsoft Word, initially called “Multi-Tool… Read More
The Beirut Barracks BombingsThe 1983 Beirut barracks bombings were a deadly terrorist attack that targeted United States and French military forces stationed in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983, resulting in the deaths of 241 American and 58 French servicemen and six civilians.The bombings took place during the Lebanese Civil War, a complex conflict that… Read More
Korean Air Flight 007Korean Air Flight 007 was a tragic incident in which the Soviet Union shot down a civilian aircraft, a Boeing 747, on September 1, 1983, losing all 269 passengers and crew members on board.The flight, operated by South Korea’s national airline, Korean Air, was en route from New York City to Seoul,… Read More
The Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.: Philippines Political UnrestThe assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr., a prominent Filipino opposition leader and critic of President Ferdinand Marcos, occurred on August 21, 1983, when he was shot dead upon returning to the Philippines after a period of self-imposed exile.Benigno Aquino Jr., also known as Ninoy Aquino, was a… Read More
The Sri Lankan Civil War: Tamil TigersThe Sri Lankan Civil War, which lasted from 1983 to 2009, was a protracted armed conflict between the Sri Lankan government and the separatist Tamil Tigers, or Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who sought to create an independent Tamil state in the northern and eastern parts of the… Read More
Sally Ride: First American Woman in SpaceSally Ride became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983, when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on the STS-7 mission, breaking gender barriers and inspiring a generation of girls to pursue careers in science and technology.Born on May 26, 1951, in Los Angeles, California,… Read More
The Bombing of the US Embassy in Beirut: Escalating Violence in LebanonThe bombing of the US Embassy in Beirut on April 18, 1983, marked a tragic event in the escalating violence in Lebanon during the country’s civil war, resulting in the deaths of 63 people, including 17 Americans.The incident occurred during heightened tensions in Lebanon,… Read More
1983 Oscars 55th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 11, 1983Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore, Richard Pryor, Walter MatthauEligibility Year: 1982TriviaHost Versatility: The hosting ensemble included a diverse blend of talents. Liza Minnelli represented the musical theater community, Dudley Moore brought comedic flavor, Richard Pryor offered edgier comedy, and Walter… Read More
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI): Reagan’s “Star Wars” ProgramThe Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) was a U.S. missile defense program proposed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, aimed at developing advanced technologies to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles from potential adversaries, such as the Soviet Union, before they could reach their targets.On March 23, 1983,… Read More
The Founding of Swatch: Swiss Watchmaking RevolutionThe founding of Swatch in 1983 marked a revolution in the Swiss watchmaking industry, as the company introduced innovative, affordable, and stylish quartz watches that helped revive the industry, which had been struggling due to the emergence of Japanese digital watches.In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Swiss… Read More