What Happened on December 20, 1983

Historical Events

  • El Salvador adopts constitution

Sports History

Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens, becomes 10th NHLer to score 500 goals

  • NY Islanders score their most goals (11) vs Pitts Penguins

Event of Interest

PLO chairman Yasser Arafat & 4,000 loyalists evacuate Lebanon


1983 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Adrián Varela, Mexican singer, born in Culiacán, Mexico
  • Darren Sammy, St. Lucian West Indies cricketer, born in Micoud Quarter, Saint Lucia

Jonah HillJonah Hill (39 years old)

American actor (Superbad, Moneyball, The Wolf of Wall Street), born in Los Angeles, California

  • Lara Stone, Dutch model, born in Geldrop, Netherlands
  • Lucy Pinder, English model and actress, born in Hampshire, England
Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

  • John Vivyan, American actor (Mr Lucky, Wrong Man, Imitation of Life), dies at 68

About December 20, 1983

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius

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