Historical Events
- 36th Cannes Film Festival: "Narayama Bushiko" directed by Shohei Imamura wins the Palme d'Or
- NASA launches Intelsat V satellite, no. 506
Music History
Weird Al Yankovic gives live performance at Wax Museum in Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- Jessica Fox, British actress
Famous Deaths
- Jean Rey, Belgian politician (President of the European Commission 1967-70), dies at 80
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About May 19, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 8 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
