BeenHereBefore 1,517 Posted September 15, 2023 The date is September 15th, 1983, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song Maniac by Michael Sembello is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Red Red Wine by UB40 is the number-one hit song. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Easy Money is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Two Ronnies", "Last of the Summer Wine", "The Love Boat", and "Only Fools and Horses". In fashion, women are wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops, and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 1970s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback. Because it's 1983, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Culture Club, Michael Jackson, Irene Cara, David Bowie and The Police. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Marvin Gaye, Andy Kaufman, and Truman Capote would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", "Pac-Man", and "Missile Command". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Happy Days", and "The Littles". Children are playing with toys such as Lite-Brite, Screwball Scramble, Intellivision (games console), and Monchhichi / Chicaboo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,399 Posted September 15, 2023 My birthday in 1974.  🥳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted September 15, 2023 Red red wine has a complex history.  It was recorded by neil diamond in 1974. It was rerecorded and released by UB40 in 1983 in the Uk and USA.  Then it got rereleased in the USA in 1988 and became a #1 hit there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,517 Posted September 15, 2023 4 hours ago, JustinCharge said: Red red wine has a complex history.  It was recorded by neil diamond in 1974. It was rerecorded and released by UB40 in 1983 in the Uk and USA.  Then it got rereleased in the USA in 1988 and became a #1 hit there. I remember hearing it a lot at the teen dances back in 88. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
