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Top 10 Local News Stories 1982-1983:
• Pullman Standard closes.
• Unemployment nears 20%.
• Crash kills 4 BHS grads.
• Kolter defeats Atkinson.
• Butler Hospital expands.
• Bruin Lagoon cited by EPA.
• Adult book store reopens.
• Early frost kills corn crop.
• Teachers strike two districts.
• Governor Thornburgh re-elected.
1982 World History:
British overcome Argentina in Falklands war (April 2–June 15). Israel invades Lebanon in attack on P.L.O. (June 4). John W. Hinckley, Jr., found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of President Reagan (June 21). Alexander M. Haig, Jr., resigns as secretary of state (June 25). Equal Rights Amendment fails ratification (June 30). Princess Grace, 52, dies of injuries when car plunges off mountain road; daughter Stephanie, 17, suffers serious injuries (Sept. 14). Lebanese Christian Phalangists kill hundreds of people in two Palestinian refugee camps in West Beirut (Sept. 15). Leonid Brezhnev, Soviet leader, dies at 75 (Nov. 10). Yuri V. Andropov, 68, chosen as successor (Nov. 15). Permanent artificial heart implanted in human for first time in Dr. Barney B. Clark, 61, at University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City (Dec. 2).
1983 World History:
Pope John Paul II signs new Roman Catholic code incorporating changes brought about by Second Vatican Council (Jan. 25). Second space shuttle, Challenger, makes successful maiden voyage, which includes the first U.S. space walk in nine years (April 4). U.S. Supreme Court declares many local abortion restrictions unconstitutional (June 15). Sally K. Ride, 32, first U.S. woman astronaut in space as a crew member aboard space shuttle Challenger (June 18). U.S. admits shielding former Nazi Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie, 69, the "butcher of Lyon," wanted in France for war crimes (Aug. 15). Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., 50, political rival of Philippines president Marcos, slain in Manila (Aug. 21). South Korean Boeing 747 jetliner bound for Seoul apparently strays into Soviet airspace and is shot down by a Soviet SU-15 fighter after it had tracked the airliner for two hours; all 269 aboard are killed, including 61 Americans (Aug. 30). Terrorist explosion kills 237 U.S. Marines in Beirut (Oct. 23). U.S. and Caribbean allies invade Grenada (Oct. 25).
Other 1983 Tidbits:
- Super Bowl: Redskins d. Dolphins (27-17)
- World Series: Orioles d. Eagles (4-1)
- NBA Championship: 76ers d. Lakers (4-0)
- Stanley Cup: Islanders d. Oilers (4-0)
- Unemployment: 9.7%
- Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.20
- Top selling cars: Oldsmobile Supreme, Ford Escort, Ford LTD
- More than 125 million viewers tuned in to the last episode of M*A*S*H.
- Compact Disc Technology was introduced in the U.S. in the spring.
1982 Academy Awards (April 1983):
Picture: Gandhi
Actor: Ben Kingsley, Gandhi
Actress: Meryl Streep, Sophie's Choice
Supporting actor: Louis Gossett, Jr., An Officer and a Gentleman
Supporting actress: Jessica Lange, Tootsie
Song: "Up Where We Belong," An Officer and a Gentleman
1982–1983 Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Drama Series: Hill Street Blues
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Ed Flanders, St. Elsewhere
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Tyne Daly, Cagney and Lacey
Outstanding Comedy Series: Cheers
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Judd Hirsch, Taxi
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Shelley Long, Cheers
1982 Top Albums:
Freeze Frame - The J. Geils Band
Beauty and the Beat - The Go Go's
Chariots of Fire Vangeles - Soundtrack
Asia - Asia
Tug of War - Paul McCartney
Mirage - Fleetwood Mac
American Fool - John Cougar Mellencamp
Business as Usual - Men at Work
1982 Top 10 Songs:
1. PHYSICAL, Olivia Newton-John
2. EYE OF THE TIGER, Survivor
3. I LOVE ROCK 'N' ROLL, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
4. EBONY AND IVORY, Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
5. CENTERFOLD, The J. Geils Band
6. DON'T YOU WANT ME, The Human League
7. JACK AND DIANE, John Cougar (Mellencamp)
8. HURTS SO GOOD, John Cougar (Mellencamp)
9. ABRACADABRA, The Steve Miller Band
10. HARD TO SAY I'M SORRY, Chicago
1982 Grammy Awards (Awarded in 1983):
Record of the Year: "Rosanna," Toto
Album of the Year: Toto IV, Toto
Song of the Year: "Always on My Mind"
Best New Artist: Men at Work
1983 Top Albums:
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Flashdance - Flashdance Soundtrack
Synchronicity - The Police
Metal Health - Quiet Riot
Can't Slow Down - Lionel Richie
1983 Top 10 Songs:
1. EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE, The Police
2. BILLIE JEAN, Michael Jackson
3. FLASHDANCE...WHAT A FEELING, Irene Cara
4. DOWN UNDER, Men At Work
5. BEAT IT, Michael Jackson
6. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART, Bonnie Tyler
7. MANEATER, Daryl Hall and John Oates
8. BABY COME TO ME, Patti Austin & James Ingram
9. MANIAC, Michael Sembello
10. SWEET DREAMS (Are Made Of This), The Eurythmics
1983 Grammy Awards (Awarded in 1984):
Record of the Year: "Beat It," Michael Jackson
Album of the Year: Thriller, Michael Jackson
Song of the Year: "Every Breath You Take"
Best New Artist: Culture Club
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