Historical Events
- 6.7 earthquake injures 487 in Coalinga, California
Famous Birthdays
- Christa Rigozzi, Swiss model (Miss Switzerland 2006), born in Monte Carasso, Ticino, Switzerland
- Mon Laferte [Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte], Chilean singer-songwriter, born in Viña del Mar, Chile
Famous Deaths
- Ernesto de la Guardia, President of Panama (1956-60), dies at 78
- Marius Duintjer, Dutch architect (Kolenkit), dies at 74
- Norm Van Brocklin, American Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (NFL MVP 1960; First-team All-Pro 1960; 9 × Pro Bowl; LA Rams, Philadelphia Eagles) and coach (Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons), dies from a heart attack at 57
1983 Highlights
About May 2, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Beat It - Michael Jackson
- #1 Song: True - Spandau Ballet