What happened on 23 May 1983?

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))