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1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1983rd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 983rd year of the 2nd millennium, the 83rd year of the 20th century, and the 4th year of the 1980s decade.
The year 1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call.

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    On This Day: July 21, 1983 - The Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded at Vostok Station, Antarctica

    On this day, July 21, 1983, the coldest temperature ever recorded was documented at Vostok Station, Antarctica. The mercury plunged to an astonishing -89.2°C (-128.6°F). This extreme reading remains a record in the annals of meteorological history, underscoring the harsh and unforgiving climate...
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    Staying Alive Premiered on July 15, 1983: Starring John Travolta, Directed by Sylvester Stallone

    On July 15, 1983, "Staying Alive," the sequel to "Saturday Night Fever," premiered in theaters. Starring John Travolta and directed by Sylvester Stallone, the film follows the character Tony Manero as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional dancer on Broadway. While it didn't achieve the...
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    Wham! Released Their Debut Album Fantastic On This Day July, 9, 1983

    On July 9, 1983, Wham! released their debut album Fantastic, which climbed to #83 on the Billboard charts. The album was a massive success in the UK and New Zealand, where it hit #1. Fantastic features the energetic pop hits that launched Wham! to international stardom, including “Young Guns (Go...
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    July 9, 1983 - “Every Breath You Take” by The Police Reaches #1

    On July 9, 1983, The Police’s iconic song “Every Breath You Take” climbed to the top of the charts, becoming the #1 song in America, a position it held until September 2. This haunting track also reached #1 in the UK, Canada, Ireland, and Israel. The song’s success was further cemented when it...
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    Today July 8, 1983 - “Mortuary” Hits Theaters

    On July 8, 1983, the horror film “Mortuary” was released, directed by Howard Avedis. The movie features a notable cast including Bill Paxton, Mary Beth McDonough, David Wallace, Lynda Day George, and Michael Berryman. Although the budget for the film remains undisclosed, “Mortuary” managed to...
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    July 7, 1983: Samantha Smith's Historic Invitation to the Soviet Union by Yuri Andropov

    On July 7, 1983, American schoolgirl Samantha Smith received an invitation to visit the Soviet Union from Secretary General Yuri Andropov. Smith, a 10-year-old from Manchester, Maine, had written a heartfelt letter to Andropov expressing her fears about nuclear war and her desire for peace...
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    Today July 4, 1983: Yazoo Releases “You and Me Both”

    On July 4, 1983, the synth-pop duo Yazoo released their second and final album, “You and Me Both.” The album achieved notable success, reaching #69 on the US Billboard charts and hitting #1 in both the UK and New Zealand. Known for its blend of soulful vocals by Alison Moyet and innovative...
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    Debuted Today June 24, 1983: Twilight Zone: The Movie

    On June 24, 1983, “Twilight Zone: The Movie” hit theaters, directed by an impressive lineup of John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, and George Miller. The film featured a star-studded cast, including Dan Aykroyd, Albert Brooks, Scatman Crothers, John Lithgow, Vic Morrow, and Kathleen...
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    Porky’s II: The Next Day Premiered Today June, 24 1983

    On June 24, 1983, the comedy film “Porky’s II: The Next Day” premiered, directed by Bob Clark. The movie featured an ensemble cast including Dan Monahan, Wyatt Knight, Mark Herrier, Roger Wilson, Cyril O’Reilly, Tony Ganios, and Kaki Hunter. With a budget of $7 million, the film enjoyed...
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    Premiered Today June 17, 1983 - Superman III

    On this day, June 17, 1983, “Superman III” premiered in theaters. Directed by Richard Lester, the film stars Christopher Reeve as Superman, alongside Richard Pryor, Annette O’Toole, and Margot Kidder. With a budget of $39 million, the movie grossed $80.2 million worldwide, including $59 million...
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    On This Day: June 17, 1983 - The Police Released Their Final Album, “Synchronicity”

    On this day, June 17, 1983, The Police released their fifth and final album, “Synchronicity.” The album topped the US Billboard 200 charts and also reached number 1 in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. “Synchronicity” features the iconic hit “Every Breath You Take,” which became one of...
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    On This Day June 15, 1983: The Final Episode of “Taxi” Aired

    On this day, June 15, 1983, the final episode of “Taxi” aired. The show ran for 5 seasons with a total of 114 episodes, originally broadcast on ABC from 1978 to 1982 and then on NBC from 1982 to 1983. “Taxi” won 18 Emmy Awards with 32 nominations.
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    Today June 13, 1983: Donna Summer Released “She Works Hard for the Money”

    On this day, June 13, 1983, Donna Summer released her eleventh album, “She Works Hard for the Money.” The album reached number 9 on the Billboard charts.
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    Debuted Today in the U.S. June 12, 1983: “Total Eclipse of the Heart”

    On this day, June 12, 1983, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler was released in the US. The song became the number one song in America from October 1 to 28 and also topped the charts in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It was originally released...
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    June 10, 1983: Stevie Nicks' 2nd Solo Album “The Wild Heart” Made Its Debut Today

    On this day, June 10, 1983, Stevie Nicks released her second solo album, “The Wild Heart.” The album reached number 5 on the Billboard charts and sold over 2 million copies in the US. It features the hit song “Stand Back.”
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    Released Today June 6, 1983: “Reading Rainbow” on PBS

    On this day, June 6, 1983, “Reading Rainbow” premiered on PBS. The show ran for 21 seasons, producing a total of 55 episodes.
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    June 6, 1983: “Octopussy” Premiered in Theaters

    On this day, June 6, 1983, “Octopussy” premiered in theaters, starring Roger Moore as James Bond. This was the 13th film in the James Bond series. Fun Fact! The first James Bond movie was “Dr. No,” released in 1962 and starring Sean Connery.
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    June 3, 1983: “WarGames” Premiered in Theaters

    On this day, June 3, 1983, “WarGames,” directed by John Badham and starring Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, and Ally Sheedy, premiered in theaters. The film had a budget of $12 million and grossed $79.6 million at the box office.
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    Released Today June 3, 1983: “Psycho II” Premiered in Theaters

    On this day, June 3, 1983, “Psycho II,” directed by Richard Franklin and starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Robert Loggia, and Meg Tilly, premiered in theaters. The film had a budget of $5 million and grossed $34.7 million at the box office.
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    On This Day June 3, 1983: “The Man with Two Brains” Premiered in Theaters

    On this day, June 3, 1983, “The Man with Two Brains,” directed by Carl Reiner and starring Steve Martin and Kathleen Turner, premiered in theaters. The film grossed $10.3 million at the box office.
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