Historical Events
- Madison Hotel (Boston) destroyed by implosion
Famous Birthdays
- Devin Bronson, American guitarist and songwriter (Avril Lavigne), born in Seattle, Washington
Famous Deaths
- James Van Der Zee, African-American photographer, dies at 96
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About May 15, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Dance - David Bowie
#1 Song: True - Spandau Ballet
