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28 Feb, 1984

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indexJackson and Jones wins the Grammy for Record of the Year for Beat It, Album of the Year for Thriller, Best Recording For Children for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and Producer Of The Year (Non-Classical).

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Sting wins the Grammy for Song Of The Year for Every Breath You Take and Best Rock Instrumental Performance for Brimstone And Treacle.

11 Apr, 1983

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Kingsley wins the Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough’s biopic Gandhi. Kingsley:

This film was dedicated to Pandit Nehru, Lord Mountbatten of Burma, and Motilal Kothari, all men of great vision and courage. It was made by my friend Sir Richard Attenborough, another great man of vision and courage. And for all the men and women who worked on the film, this is an Oscar for vision, for courage, and for acting and for peace. Thank you.

Ben Kingsley Wins Best Actor: 1983 Oscars

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Green wins the Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary for Higher Plane, and Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional for Precious Lord. 

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Dazz Band wins the Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for Let It Whip.