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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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    Today June 1, 1983: Talking Heads Release Their 5th Album “Speaking in Tongues”

    On this day, June 1, 1983, Talking Heads released their fifth album, “Speaking in Tongues.” The album reached number 15 on the Billboard charts.
  2. Pete

    May 31, 1983: Agnetha Fältskog Releases “Wrap Your Arms Around Me”

    On this day, May 31, 1983, Agnetha Fältskog released her first English-language solo album, “Wrap Your Arms Around Me.” The album reached number 102 on the Billboard charts and hit number one in Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Finland, and Denmark. Fun Fact! Agnetha Fältskog was the lead singer for...
  3. Pete

    On This Day May 30, 1983: Elton John Releases “Too Low for Zero”

    On this day, May 30, 1983, Elton John released his 17th album, “Too Low for Zero.” The album reached number 25 on the Billboard charts and peaked at number 7 in the UK. It features the hit songs “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” and “I’m Still Standing.”
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    Today On May 28, 1983: “Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Michael Sembello Becomes the #1 Song in America

    On this day, May 28, 1983, “Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Michael Sembello reached the number one spot in America, holding the position from May 28 to July 8. The song also topped the charts in Spain, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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    Debuted Today May 27, 1983: Donna Summer's She Works Hard for the Money

    On this day, May 27, 1983, Donna Summer released “She Works Hard for the Money.” The song reached number three on the US Billboard charts.
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    Debuted Today On May 25, 1983: Dio's Holy Diver

    On this day, May 25, 1983, Dio released their debut album, “Holy Diver.” The album reached number 56 on the Billboard charts.
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    On This Day May 25, 1983: “Return of the Jedi” Released

    On this day, May 25, 1983, “Return of the Jedi” was released, directed by Richard Marquand and starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Billy Dee Williams. With a budget of $42 million, the film grossed $572 million worldwide, including $252 million domestically, making it the...
  8. Pete

    Today May 21, 1983: David Bowie's 'Let’s Dance' Tops Charts Worldwide

    On this day May 21, 1983, "Let’s Dance" by David Bowie ascended to the top spot as the #1 song in America, maintaining its reign until May 27. This chart-topping hit also dominated music charts across the globe, claiming the #1 position in the UK, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland...
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    Debuted Today May 16, 1983: Iron Maiden Unleashes 'Piece of Mind'

    On this day May 16, 1983, Iron Maiden's fourth album, "Piece of Mind," was released. It reached #14 on the Billboard charts.
  10. Pete

    The Final Episode of Laverne & Shirley - May 10, 1983

    On this day May 10 1983, the last episode of Laverne & Shirley aired, concluding its successful eight-season run of 178 episodes. The show had previously held the coveted title of America's #1 show in both 1978 and 1979. As a fun fact, "Laverne & Shirley" spawned an animated spin-off called...
  11. Pete

    On This Day May 6 1983, Dallas' Season 6 Ended

    On this day May 6, 1983, viewers tuned in for the gripping Season 6 finale of Dallas, titled "Ewing Inferno." In this intense episode, a devastating fire engulfs Southfork Ranch, putting the lives of the iconic Ewing family in jeopardy.
  12. Pete

    "Still Smokin'" Lights Up the Screen: May 6, 1983

    On this day May 6 1983, "Still Smokin'" hit theaters, directed by Tommy Chong and starring the iconic duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. The film, with no disclosed budget, managed to rake in an impressive $15.5 million at the box office.
  13. Pete

    Dolly Parton's Burlap & Satin: Released May 2, 1983

    On this day May 2, 1983, Dolly Parton released her 12th solo album titled "Burlap & Satin." While it reached #127 on the Billboard Charts, it peaked at #5 on the Country Charts.
  14. Pete

    9-5 by Sheena Easton - May 2, 1981: #1 Hit on US Billboard Charts

    On this day May 2, 1981, "9-5" by Sheena Easton topped the US Billboard Charts, reigning as the #1 song in America from May 2 to 15. Additionally, it reached the #1 spot in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  15. Pete

    May 1 1983 The Final Episode of CHiPs Aired

    On this day May 1 1983, the last episode of CHiPS aired after running for six seasons, totaling 139 episodes.
  16. Pete

    Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Dominates Charts: April 30, 1983 - May 20, 1983

    On this day April 30, 1983, "Beat It" by Michael Jackson rose to the #1 spot in America, maintaining its reign until May 20. Additionally, it reached #1 in Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
  17. Pete

    Today April 29 1981, Van Halen's 'Fair Warning' Was Released

    On April 29, 1981, Van Halen's fourth album, "Fair Warning," was released. It reached #5 on the Billboard charts.
  18. Pete

    On This Day April 29 1983, Valley Girl Was Releases

    On this day April 29, 1983 the film "Valley Girl," directed by Martha Coolidge and starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Michelle Meyrink, Elizabeth Daily, Cameron Dye, and Michael Bowen, was made with a budget of $350,000. It went on to gross $17.3 million at the box office. Did you know...
  19. Pete

    Whammy! by The B-52's Hit the Charts Today April 27, 1983

    On this day April 27 1985, the B-52's released their third album, "Whammy!", which soared to #29 on the Billboard charts.
  20. Pete

    On This Day April 25 1983, Young Samantha Smith was Invited to the Soviet Union

    On this day April 25 1983, Samantha Smith, a young American student, was invited to visit the Soviet Union after her letter expressing concerns about nuclear war was read by Soviet leader Yuri Andropov.
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