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1983 in Great Britain — Page 9

Explore 327 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1983.

Historical records for Great Britain in 1983

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 7 of 327 unique records.

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Wednesday FA Cup Semi Final

Charlton, Jack · Sheffield · Manager · Sport / Football

Charlton takes Sheffield Wednesday to an FA Cup semi-final, where Brighton and Hove Albion end the club's Wembley ambitions.

What Is a Spiral Galaxy

Hoyle, Fred · Cardiff · Astrophysicist · Science / Astronomy

Hoyle published an analysis of the structure and physical nature of spiral galaxies.

Who, The

Daltrey, Roger · Member of Who · Arts / Popular Music

Keith Moon died in 1978, after which the band released two more studio albums, the top five Face Dances (1981) and the top ten Its Hard (1982), with drummer Kenney Jones, before officially disbanding in 1983

Who, The

Townshend, Peter Dennis Blandford · Member of Who · Arts / Popular Music

Keith Moon died in 1978, after which the band released two more studio albums, the top five Face Dances (1981) and the top ten Its Hard (1982), with drummer Kenney Jones, before officially disbanding in 1983

Widows

Plante, Lynda La · Arts / Drama

Finds fame with the six part robbery series Widows

World Champion

Cram, Steve · Sport / Athletics

1500m World champion

Yes

Kaye, Tony · London · Member of Yes · Arts / Popular Music

Returns to Yes during the 90125 era after earlier years away from the band.

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