Three police officers drowned whilst trying to rescue, in vain, a member of the public who had gone into heavy seas to rescue his dog. Other notable events include the demolition of South Shore baths and the opening of Professor Peabody's Play Centre.
In case you missed them: 25 pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1982
19. Blackpool, 1983
The Magic Showband in 1983 L-R Pete Elgee, Bob Wilson, Mike Andrews and John Kent Photo: submit
20. Blackpool, 1983
Gazette Rock Battle Chicks - Barbara Hunt, Lynne Blaylock and Beverley Hurst Photo: Submit
21. National World
Twosome Les Dawson and Mo Moreland, the Mighty Atom of Roly Poly Fame, in October 1983 Photo: National World
22. Blackpool, 1983
Chaucer School Fleetwood - the netball team who won the Fleetwood and district schools tournament and the Fleetwood netball rally in 1983. Nicola Anderton, Carolyn Sharples, Kelly Roberts, Wendy Sims. Back row Joanne Halstead, Kelly Sorrell, Sharon Damerall, Deborah Robinson, Lisa Vickers Photo: staff