News of the day: 1983

Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 | 9:15 a.m.

April 19: Reagan denounces attack

Story: President Reagan denounced "the vicious terrorist bombing" of the American Embassy in Beirut Monday as "a cowardly act." He vowed that the United States would not be deterred from its efforts to bring about peace in the Middle East and the withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon.

May 10: Thousands march on Strip

Story: A confrontation between 3,000 Las Vegas union marchers and Metro Police on the Strip ended peacefully Monday when the crowd was turned back by officers who threatened arrests for blocking traffic in front of Caesars Palace.

June 19: Challenger Orbits flawlessly

Story: The shuttle Challenger flawlessly rocketed Sally Ride into history Saturday as the first American woman in space -- a triumph in a "quiet revolution" for women worldwide.

Sept. 19: Miss America '84 sets herself apart

Story: Vanessa Williams, who "made some waves" by becoming the first black woman to win the Miss America title, stirred the waters even more Sunday by saying she favors legalized abortion.

Oct. 31: 'Run Jesse' runs

Story: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, followed for weeks by the chant of "Run, Jesse, Run," said Sunday that he will seek the 1984 Democratic presidential nomination.