26 September 1983

Monday 26 September

1983-09-26

Events

 * Nuclear early-warning system of the Soviet Union report the launch of multiple USAF Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles from bases in the United States. Lt. Col. Stanislav Petrov sensed it was a computer error and made the decision not to retaliate, avoiding nuclear war.

TV

 * BBC Two 7.00 pm Riverside Riverside's special guests this week are Eddie and Sunshine fresh from the successful West End run of their cabaret show. They will be joined in the studio by Mick Karn, Midge Ure and John Foxx.