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
Famous Deaths
- Danny Rapp, American pop singer (Danny & The Juniors - "At The Hop"), takes his own life at 41
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About April 3, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Let's Dance - David Bowie
