Historical Events
"A Mickey Mouse Organization"
Edmonton Oilers beat NJ Devils, 13-4, Wayne Gretzky calls the Devils "a Mickey Mouse organization"
Jan Kurri
Jari Kurri becomes the first (and only) Finnish player to score five goals in a game
- Robert Whitney (79) conducts his final concert, leading the Louisville Orchestra at the opening of the Whitney Concert Hall at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Louisville, Kentucky
Famous Birthdays
Adam Driver (40 years old)
American actor (Girls, Star Wars), born in Fontana, California
- Chandra Crawford, Canadian cross-country skier (Olympic Gold 2006), born in Canmore, Alberta
- Daria Werbowy, Ukrainian-Canadian Supermodel, born in Kraków, Poland
- Fabrejay [Jeffrey Santana], American dance club DJ and record producer, born in Hoboken, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Peter Coffield, American actor (Kevin-W E B), dies at 37
- Reinout Willem van Bemmelen, Dutch geologist, dies at 79
- Tom Evans, British rock guitarist, bass player, and singer-songwriter (Badfinger - "Come and Get It"; "Without You": "Maybe Tomorrow"), commits suicide at 36
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About November 19, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
