Historical Events
Pritzker Prize
Chinese American architect I. M. Pei is awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in New York
- Lebanese parliament accepts peace accord with Israel
- NBC broadcasts "Motown 25", a concert celebrating the anniversary of Motown Record held in Pasadena, California in March; performers include: The Miracles; The Temptations; The Four Tops; Diana Ross and the Supremes; The Jackson 5; and Michael Jackson, who unveils his "moonwalk" dance move
- Sudan People's Liberation Army and Movement rebels against the Sudanese government
Famous Birthdays
- Kyle Wellwood, Canadian ice hockey player
- Mince Fratelli [Gordon McRory], Scottish drummer (The Fratellis - Costello Music; Here We Stand), born in Glasgow, Scotland)
- Nancy Ajram, Lebanese Arab-pop singer ("Betfakkar Fe Eih" (What Are You Thinking About); "Mitagalak"), and television personality (Arab Idol; The Voice Kids), born in Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
Famous Deaths
- Carel Brons, Dutch composer, dies at 52
1983 Highlights
About May 16, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 10 months and 12 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