Historical Events
- Radio Moscow announcer Vladimir Danchev praises Afghanistan Muslims standing up to Russia; he is removed from the air
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Shelley, American professional wrestler
- Cristiano Bilanzola, Canadian musician and filmmaker, born in Hamilton, Ontario
- Heidi Range, British pop singer (Atomic Kittens; Sugababes - "Angels with Dirty Faces"), born in Liverpool, England
- Jennifer Bellor, American orchestral and jazz composer (Reflections at Dusk), born in northern New York State
Famous Deaths
- Albert Claude, Belgian biologist and physician (Nobel 1974), dies at 84
1983 Highlights
About May 23, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
#1 Song: Candy Girl - New Edition
