1983 Facts and Trivia
World Series Champions: Baltimore Orioles
Superbowl XVII Champions: Washington Redskins
NBA Champions: Philadelphia 76ers
Stanley Cup Champs: New York Islanders
U.S. Open Golf Larry Nelson
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Jimmy Connors/Martina Navratilova
Wimbledon (Men/Women): John McEnroe/Martina Naratilova
NCAA Football Champions: Miami
NCAA Basketball Champions: North Carolina State
Kentucky Derby: Sunny's Halo
Sports Hero:  
The Hotties: Charlene Tilton, Catherine Bach, Cheryl Tiegs, Christie Brinkley
The Heartthrob(s):  
"The Quotes" "Go ahead, make my day" - Clint Eastwood in Sudden Impact
"Say hello to my little friend!" - Tony Montana in Scarface
"Would you like to play a game?" - NORAD W.O.P.R. in WarGames
Miss America: Debra Maffett (Anaheim, CA)
Miss USA: Julie Hayek (California)
The unScandal: Jim Thorpe regained his 1912 decathlon and pentathlon Olympic Gold Medals, 30 years fter his death. They were originally taken from him because it was revealed that he played professional minor league baseball for a season in 1908.
Germany's Der Stern magazine obtained Adolf Hitler's secret diaries. After announcing them, and showing them to the world, it was discovered that they were fake.
Pop Star Death: Karen Carpenter (eating disorder)
Nerd News: Computer mouse invented.
The Habit: Showing off your Swatch Watches
1st appearances & 1983's Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Nintendo Entertainment System, My Little Pony, Care Bears, WereBears stuffed bears, Cabbage Patch Kids
Best Film Oscar Winner: Terms of Endearment
The Big Movies:
(according to boxofficemojo)		 1. Return Of The Jedi
2. Terms of Endearment
3. Flashdance
4. Trading Places
5. WarGames
6. Octopussy
7. Sudden Impact
8. Staying Alive
9. Mr. Mom
10. Risky Business
1983 Billboard
Number One Songs

December 18, 1982 - January 14, 1983:
Maneater - Hall & Oates

January 15 - February 11:
Down Under - Men at Work

February 12 - February 18:
Africa - Toto

February 19 - March 4:
Baby, Come To Me - Patti Austin featuring James Ingram

March 5 - April 22:
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

April 23 - April 29:
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners

April 30 - May 20:
Beat It - Michael Jackson

May 21 - May 27:
Let's Dance - David Bowie

May 28 - July 8:
Flashdance... What A Feeling - Irene Cara

July 9 - September 2:
Every Breath You Take - The Police

September 3 - September 9:
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics

September 10 - September 23:
Maniac - Michael Sembello

September 24 - September 30:
Tell Her About It - Billy Joel

October 1 - October 28:
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler

October 29 - November 11:
Islands In the Stream - Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton

November 12 - December 9:
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie

December 10, 1983 - January 20, 1984:
Say Say Say - Paul McCartney featuring Michael Jackson

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