What Happened on April 3, 1983

Historical Events

  • 2nd NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: USC beats Louisiana Tech, 69-67; Trojans' forward Cheryl Miller tournament MOP

Golf Major

Nabisco Dinah Shore Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: In strong winds, Amy Alcott wins by 2 strokes ahead of Kathy Whitworth and Beth Daniel; first year tournament regarded as a major title

Famous Birthdays

  • Errol Barnett, English-born American reporter (CBS News), born in Milton Keynes, England
Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

  • Danny Rapp, American pop singer (Danny & The Juniors - "At The Hop"), takes his own life at 41

About April 3, 1983

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries

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