Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Alberto Callaspo, Venezuelan baseball player (Kansas City Royals), born in Maracay, Venezuela
- Curtis Thigpen, American baseball player, born in Dallas, Texas
- Joe Mauer, American baseball player (Minnesota Twins), born in St. Paul, Minnesota
- Zach Duke, American baseball player (Cincinnati Reds), born in Clifton, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Jerzy Andrzejewski, Polish writer (Ashes and Diamonds), dies at 73
- Lorene Scott, actress (Faraway Hill), dies at 74
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About April 19, 1983
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
#1 Song: Let's Dance - David Bowie
