On this day in 1983: U2 kicked off their 48-date ‘War’ North American tour at The Carolina Concert For Children benefit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Also on this day in 1983: David Bowie started a three week run at #1 on the UK album chart with the Nile Rodgers produced ‘Let’s Dance’, featuring the title track ‘Let’s Dance’ which made it to #1 on the U.S. and UK singles charts. The album also included the hit singles ‘Modern Love’ and ‘China Girl.’