Historical Events
- David Shire & Richard Maltby, Jr.'s musical "Baby" opens at Barrymore Theater, NYC; runs for 241 performances
Amen Corner
Garry Sherman and Peter Udell's musical "Amen Corner", based on James Baldwin's drama "The Amen Corner", closes at Nederlander Theatre after 28 performances
- NJ Devils 1st shut-out, beating Minnesota North Stars 6-0
- US jet fighters strike Syrian anti-aircraft positions in Lebanon
Famous Birthdays
- Chinx [Lionel Pickens], American rapper (Coke Boys), born in Queens, New York (d. 2015)
- Jimmy Bartel, Australian Rules Football utility and broadcaster (Brownlow Medal 2007; Norm Smith Medal 2011 AFL Premiership 2007, 09, 11, Geelong FC), born in Geelong, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Bruce Drake, American Basketball Hall of Fame coach (University of Oklahoma 1938-55, 200-181), dies at 77
- Estelle Omens, American actress (Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds), dies at 55
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About December 4, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say Say Say - Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Only You - Flying Pickets
