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- Barry Manilow released the first single of his career, “Mandy.”
- Barry Manilow performed a benefit concert at London's Royal Festival Hall on October 6, 1983, attended by Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
- The television special “Barry Manilow: Music and Passion” won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.
- Barry Manilow underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage in both hips and faced a six- to eight-week recovery. He spent the first few days using a wheelchair before getting back on his feet and making a full return to the stage later that October.