Historical Events
- Jesse Jackson launches his 1st campaign for presidency (D)
- Nashville Network begins on cable TV
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Marie Berman, American actress (General Hospital), born in Los Angeles, California
- Suzane von Richthofen, Brazilian murderess
Famous Deaths
- Alfredo Antonini, Italian-American Emmy Award-winning conductor (CBS Symphony; Columbia Pan-American Orchestra), and composer (The Great City), dies during heart surgery at 82
- Bob Scholte, Dutch vocalist, dies at 81
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About November 3, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Parton
- #1 Song: Uptown Girl - Billy Joel