What Happened on November 17, 1983

Historical Events

"La Tragedie de Carmen" opens at Beaumont Theater NYC for 187 performances

Yentl

Film "Yentl" produced, directed by Barbra Streisand, starring Streisand and Mandy Patinkin premieres, based on play and story by Isaac Bashevis Singer

Singer-Songwriter and Actress Barbra Streisand

Stage and Screen Actor and Singer Mandy Patinkin

Harm Wiersma retains checkers world championship
Philadelphia Flyers win 13th straight NHL game

Events in 1983

Famous Birthdays

Christopher Paolini, American novelist
Harry Lloyd, English actor
Nick Markakis, American baseball player
Ryan Braun, American baseball player (Milwaukee Brewers), born in Los Angeles, California
Scott Moore, American baseball player
Yiannis Bourousis, Greek basketball player

Born in 1983 1983 Highlights