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January 1983


Saturday 01:

The ARPANET officially changes to using the Internet Protocol, creating the Internet.



Sunday 02:

The musical Annie is performed for the last time after 2,377 shows at the Uris Theatre on Broadway.



Tuesday 18:

The International Olympic Committee restores Jim Thorpe Olympic medals to his family.



Wednesday 19:

The Apple Lisa, the first commercial personal computer from Apple Computer, Inc. to have a graphical user interface and a computer mouse, is announced.



Saturday 22:

Björn Borg retires from tennis after winning five consecutive Wimbledon championships.



Sunday 23:

The A-Team debuts.



Wednesday 26:

Lotus 1-2-3 is released.



Sunday 30:

Super Bowl XVII: The Washington Redskins defeat the Miami Dolphins, 27-17, thus winning their first NFL championship since 1942.



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