Historical Events
- "Bang The Drum All Day" single by Todd Rundgren hits #63
- 108th Preakness: Donald Miller Jr on Deputed Testamony wins in 1:55.4
- Challenger moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida), for mating for STS-7 mission
#1 in the Charts
David Bowie's "Let's Dance" single goes #1
Famous Deaths
- Finn Einar Mortensen, Norwegian composer, music critic, and educator, dies at 61
- Kenneth Clark, English art historian (Civilisation), dies at 79
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About May 21, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Dance - David Bowie
#1 Song: True - Spandau Ballet
