Discover what happened on 23 May 1983 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Sándor Bakó (farmer and politician (1910-1983))
- George Bruns (American composer (1914-1983))
- Helmut Kirchberg (German university teacher (1906-1983))
- Annie Oosterbroek-Dutschun (Dutch writer (1918-1983))
- Jean Trubert (French comics artist (1909-1983))
- Brita Elmén (Swedish politician (1900-1983))
- Constance Mabel Winchell (American librarian (1896-1983))
- Eve Gray (English actress (1900–1983))
- Harold Van Buren Voorhis (American writer (1894–1983))
- Tony Hemmerling (Canadian ice hockey player (1914–1983))
- Winfred George Knoch (United States federal judge)
- Horácio Bento de Gouveia (Portuguese writer and poet)
- Khantharosrangsri Saengmanee
- John Seward Johnson I (American businessman (1895-1983))
- George Bruns (American composer (1914-1983))
- Helmut Kirchberg (German university teacher (1906-1983))
- Annie Oosterbroek-Dutschun (Dutch writer (1918-1983))
- Jean Trubert (French comics artist (1909-1983))
- Brita Elmén (Swedish politician (1900-1983))
- Constance Mabel Winchell (American librarian (1896-1983))
- Eve Gray (English actress (1900–1983))
- Harold Van Buren Voorhis (American writer (1894–1983))
- Tony Hemmerling (Canadian ice hockey player (1914–1983))
- Winfred George Knoch (United States federal judge)
- Horácio Bento de Gouveia (Portuguese writer and poet)
- Khantharosrangsri Saengmanee
- John Seward Johnson I (American businessman (1895-1983))