What happened on Wednesday December 28, 1983?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1983:

• Sunil Gavaskar surpasses Don Bradman's Test century record On December 28, 1983, Sunil Gavaskar scored his 30th Test century, surpassing Sir Donald Bradman's previous record of 29 centuries. This milestone was achieved during the sixth Test against the West Indies in Chennai, where Gavaskar remained unbeaten on 236 runs. The match concluded in a draw, but Gavaskar's performance was a significant highlight. source: indiatimes.com
• Dennis Wilson, drummer of The Beach Boys, drowns at 39 Dennis Wilson, the drummer and co-founder of The Beach Boys, drowned on December 28, 1983, at the age of 39. He was diving in Marina del Rey, California, to retrieve items he had previously thrown overboard from his yacht. Despite efforts to locate him, his body was recovered approximately 90 minutes later. An autopsy revealed evidence of alcohol and cocaine in his system, and the cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning. source: washingtonpost.com
• Australia wins 72nd Davis Cup On December 28, 1983, Australia clinched the 72nd Davis Cup title by defeating Sweden in the final. This victory marked a significant achievement in Australian tennis history, showcasing the country's strong tradition in the sport. source: daviscup.com
• Warren Cromartie Signs with Yomiuri Giants Baseball player Warren Cromartie signed a significant three-year contract worth US$2.5 million with the Yomiuri Giants, marking an important moment in international baseball player transfers.

Events in 1983

December 28, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 28, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1983 can also be written as 12/28/1983 in the US and as 28/12/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on December 28, 1983:

• Mike He

  Taiwanese actor and model known for his work in television dramas and entertainment industry, particularly popular in East Asian media.

• Aiko Nakamura

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1983:

• William Demarest

  William Demarest was an American character actor best known for his roles in numerous classic Hollywood films and for portraying Uncle Charley in the television series 'My Three Sons.' [bio]

• Dennis Wilson

  Dennis Wilson was a founding member of The Beach Boys, known for his innovative drumming and songwriting.

• Jimmy Demaret

  Renowned American professional golfer who was a three-time Masters Tournament champion and known for his flamboyant style and colorful golf...

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1983 was Say Say Say by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Paul McCartney - Say Say Say
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Say It Isn't So
3. Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake
4. Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart
5. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)

December 28, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1983 was Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
4. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
5. Howard Jones - What Is Love

December 28, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1983 was Time Will Reveal by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Debarge - Time Will Reveal
2. Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson - Say Say Say
3. Kool & The Gang - Joanna
4. Atlantic Starr - Touch A Four Leaf Clover
5. Shannon - Let The Music Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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December 28, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1983 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 1983 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 28, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:30 am and setting at 01:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1984.

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Someone born on December 28, 1983 is:

42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 27 days old,

or 2212 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15489 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1983.

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