Historical Events
- 109th Kentucky Derby: Ed Delahoussaye wins aboard Sunny's Halo for consecutive Derby victories (1982 Gato Del Sol)
- August Hoffman performs record 29,051 consecutive sit-ups
- NHL Prince of Wales Conference Final: New York Islanders beat Boston Bruins, 4 games to 2
Famous Deaths
- Peter Edel, writer, dies
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About May 7, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Beat It - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: True - Spandau Ballet
