Historical Events
- 28th Eurovision Song Contest: Corinne Hermes for Luxembourg wins singing "Si la vie est cadeau" in Munich
- David Hookes scores his only Test Cricket century, 143* v Sri Lanka
Famous Birthdays
- Daniela Hantuchová, Slovakian tennis player, born in Poprad, Czechoslovakia
- Jennifer Heil, Canadian free style skier (Olympic gold 2006), born in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Clarence "Buster" Crabbe, American swimmer (Olympic gold 1932) and actor (Tarzan the Fearless, Flash Gordon), dies of a heart attack at 75
- Selena Royale, American actress (Date With Judy, Robot Monster), dies at 78
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About April 23, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
#1 Song: Let's Dance - David Bowie
