For the Jimi Hendrix song, see
1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be).
" 1983 (A Merman I Should Turn to Be " is a song by Jimi Hendrix, performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience on their 1968 album Electric Ladyland
Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. 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This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The year 1983 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1983 in architecture involved some significant events Events Awards Archibald Prize: Nigel Thomson - Chandler Coventry Works See also This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1983: Events January January 1 - Eastern Air Lines ' first revenue Events February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York Industry milestones CBS/Fox Video launched Key Video and Playhouse Video in this year The year 1983 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events Works published in English Australia Les Murray, The People's Otherworld, winner of the 1984 Kenneth Slessor Major releases Michael Jackson's Thriller, the highest-selling album of all time as well as the best-selling album of 1983 and 1984 was released See also 1982 in country music, 1983 in music, other events of 1983, 1984 in country music and the List of years in Country Music This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1983. Events February events February 27 - The first phase of the O'Hare rapid transit extension of the Chicago 'L' system is placed The year 1983 in radio involved some significant events Events August 2 - WHTZ (Z100 in New York City The year 1983 in Science and Technology involved many significant events as listed below Launches This is a list of Spaceflights launched in 1983. Deep-space rendezvous 10 October — Venera 15 Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Dmitry Bilozerchev, USSR The year 1983 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1983. Events A major shakeout of the video game industry begins By 1986, total video games sales will decrease from US$ 3200 million to US$100 million See also 1982 in Australia, other events of 1983, 1984 in Australia ---- See also 1982 in Canada, other events of 1983, 1984 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history. See also 1982 in India, other events of 1983, 1984 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events January 19 - The government confirm that the Gardaí were involved in the bugging of politicians and journalists' telephones 1983 in Malaysia 26 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Ahmad Shah Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 3264800 Increase since 31/12/1982 38000 (1 See also 1982 in Pakistan other events of 1983, 1984 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history. See also 1982 in Singapore | Other events of 1983 | 1984 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events David Bowie and See also 1982 in South Africa, other events of 1983, 1983 in South African sport, 1984 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African Incumbents Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - Margaret Thatcher, Conservative Events Zimbabwe regained its independence from the United Kingdom on April 17, 1980. States With Wide Recognition A - Democratic Republic of Afghanistan - Socialist People's Republic of Albania Africa Algeria - President - Chadli Bendjedid, President of Algeria (1979-1992 Prime Minister 1982 religious leaders - Events of 1983 - 1984 religious leaders - Religious leaders by year ----- Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the Calendar for any Common year starting on Saturday ( Dominical letter B) The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today
Events of 1983
January
- January 1 - The New Jersey Transit Police Department is created in the state of New Jersey. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The New Jersey Transit Police Department ( NJTPD) is a Transit police force for the New Jersey Transit Corporation in the state of New Jersey New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States.
- January 2 - The musical Annie is performed for the last time after 2,377 shows at the Uris Theatre on Broadway, New York City. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Annie is a musical based upon the popular Harold Gray Comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles The George Gershwin Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 222 West 51st Street in midtown- Manhattan in the Paramount Plaza .
- January 3 - CITV was launched in the United Kingdom on the channel ITV. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. CITV (short for Children's ITV or Children's Independent Television) is the brand name used for the Majority of Children's television output The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent
- January 3 - Kilauea began slowly erupting on the Big Island of Hawaii and is still flowing as of 2008. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Kīlauea (kiːlauea is an active Volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, one of five Shield volcanoes that together form the Island of Hawai{{okina}}i The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the
- January 8 - A riot breaks out at Sing Sing prison, New York. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Sing Sing Correctional Facility is a maximum security Prison in Ossining, New York, USA. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous
- January 17 - The BBC launches Breakfast Time, Britain's first ever regular early morning television programme. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca
- January 19 - Release of the Apple Lisa personal computer by Apple Inc. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. For the MOS 6502 assembler for Apple II computers see Lisa assembler. Apple Inc, ( formerly Apple Computer Inc, is an American Multinational corporation with a focus on designing and manufacturing Consumer electronics
- January 19 - High ranking Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie is arrested in Bolivia. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Nazism, which was a short name for National Socialism (Nationalsozialismus refers primarily to the Ideology and practices of the National Socialist German War crimes are "violations of the laws or customs of war" including but not limited to "murder the ill-treatment or deportation of civilian residents of an occupied Klaus Barbie ( October 25, 1913 &ndash September 25, 1991) was an SS - Hauptsturmführer, Soldier The Republic of Bolivia (República de Bolivia) named after Simón Bolívar, is a Landlocked country in central South America.
- January 22 - Björn Borg retires from tennis after winning 5 consecutive Wimbledon championships. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. (bjœɳ bɔrj born 6 June 1956) is a former World No 1 Tennis player from Sweden who is widely regarded by observers and tennis players Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious
- January 24 - Twenty-five members of the Red Brigades are sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Aldo Moro. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled This article is about the Italian group "Red Brigade" may also refer to the Japanese Red Army/Anti-Imperialist International Brigade. Aldo Moro ( September 23, 1916 &ndash May 9, 1978) was an Italian Politician and two-time Prime Minister of Italy
- January 26 - Lotus 1-2-3 is released for IBM-PC-compatible computers. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Lotus 1-2-3 is a Spreadsheet program from Lotus Software (now part of IBM) IBM PC compatible computers are those generally similar to the original IBM PC, XT, and AT.
- January 26 - Red rain falls in the UK, caused by sand from the Sahara Desert in the droplets. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France.
- January 30 - The Washington Redskins defeat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. Super Bowl XVII was an American football game played on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California to decide the The Rose Bowl is an outdoor football Stadium in Pasadena California, near Los Angeles. Pasadena ( is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
- January 31 - Seatbelt use for drivers and front seat passengers becomes mandatory in the United Kingdom. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes A seat belt, sometimes called a safety belt, is a Safety harness designed to secure the occupant of a Vehicle against harmful movement that may result from The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
February
- February 2 - Giovanni Vigliotto goes on trial for multiple counts of bigamy involving 105 women. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Giovanni Vigliotto (c 1930 – 1991 was a name of a multiple bigamist and Fraudster who married 104 women in 14 countries between 1949 and 1981 and abandoned them The term polygamy (a Greek word meaning "the practice of multiple marriage" is used in related ways in Social anthropology, Sociobiology, and
- February 3 - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser is granted a double dissolution of both houses of parliament for elections on March 5. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states John Malcolm Fraser, AC, CH (born 21 May 1930 is an Australian Liberal politician who was the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Bob Hawke replaces Bill Hayden as leader of the Australian Labor Party. Robert James Lee (Bob Hawke, AC (born 9 December 1929 was the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia and longest serving Australian Labor Party Prime Minister William George Hayden, AC (born 23 January 1933 was the 21st Governor-General of Australia.
- February 6 - Klaus Barbie is officially charged with war crimes. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Klaus Barbie ( October 25, 1913 &ndash September 25, 1991) was an SS - Hauptsturmführer, Soldier War crimes are "violations of the laws or customs of war" including but not limited to "murder the ill-treatment or deportation of civilian residents of an occupied
- February 13 - U. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims 1983 "The Year of the Bible". Etymology According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word bible is from Latin biblia, traced from the same word through Medieval Latin and Late Latin
- February 13 - A cinema fire in Turin, Italy kills 64. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Cinemaaustraliajpg|thumb|A movie theater in Australia ]]A movie theater, movie theatre, picture theatre or cinema is a venue Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
- February 16 - The Ash Wednesday bushfires in Victoria and South Australia claim the lives of 76 people in one of Australia's worst fires ever. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols The Ash Wednesday fires were a Natural disaster that occurred in south-east Australia on 16 February 1983 South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
- February 18 - Wah Mee massacre: 13 people are killed in an attempted robbery in Seattle, Washington. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy The Wah Mee massacre was a mulitiple homicide on February 18, 1983, in which Kwan Fai "Willie" Mak Wai-Chiu "Tony" Ng and Benjamin Robbery is the Crime of seizing Property through Violence or Intimidation.
- February 23 - The United States Environmental Protection Agency announces its intention to buy out and evacuate the dioxin-contaminated community of Times Beach, Missouri. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Not to be confused with Dioxane or Digoxin. Dioxin is a heterocyclic, organic, antiaromatic compound Times Beach Missouri was a small town of 2240 residents in St
- February 24 - A special commission of the Congress of the United States releases a report critical of the practice of Japanese internment during World War II. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
- February 24 - The controversial Bermondsey by-election, where Simon Hughes's defeat of Peter Tatchell was criticised for alleged homophobia. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the A by-election was held in the Bermondsey constituency in South London, on 24 February 1983, after the resignation of Labour Simon Henry Ward Hughes (born 17 May 1951) is a British politician and Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for North Southwark Peter Gary Tatchell (born 25 January 1952) is an Australian born British Human rights activist who gained international celebrity BenPhelpsJPG|thumb|right|Westboro Baptist Church picket signs with Ben Phelps grandson of Fred Phelps
March
- March 1 - The Balearic Islands and Madrid become autonomous communities of Spain. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant The Balearic Islands ( Catalan and official Illes Balears; Spanish: Islas Baleares) are an Archipelago in the western Mediterranean An autonomous community is a first-level political division of the Kingdom of Spain, established in accordance with the Spanish Constitution. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
- March 1 - Swatch introduces their first watches. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Swatch is a brand name for a line of wrist watches from the Swatch Group, a Swiss conglomerate with vertical control of the production of Swiss watches and related products
- March 5 - Bob Hawke is elected Prime Minister of Australia. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Robert James Lee (Bob Hawke, AC (born 9 December 1929 was the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia and longest serving Australian Labor Party Prime Minister The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General.
- March 8 - IBM releases the IBM PC XT. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. International Business Machines Corporation abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue", is a multinational Computer Technology The IBM Personal Computer XT, often shortened to the IBM XT or simply XT, was IBM's successor to the original IBM PC.
- March 8 - U. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. S. President Ronald Reagan calls the Soviet Union an "evil empire. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 The phrase evil empire was applied to the Soviet Union by US President Ronald Reagan and American conservatives, who took an aggressive "
- March 9 - Anne Burford resigns as head of the United States Environmental Protection Agency amid scandal. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Anne M Burford ( April 21 1942 – July 18 2004) was the first female Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
- March 11 - Australia's First Hawke Ministry is sworn in; Andrew Peacock becomes Federal Opposition leader. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty The First Hawke Ministry was the fifty-fifth Australian Commonwealth ministry, and held office from 11 March 1983 to 13 December 1984 Andrew Sharp Peacock AC (born 13 February 1939 is a former Australian Liberal politician
- March 16 - The Transmitter Ismaning, the last wooden radio tower in Germany, is demolished. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king The Transmitter Ismaning is a large radio station inaugurated in 1932
- March 23 - Strategic Defense Initiative: U. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI was a proposal by US President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983 to use ground and space-based systems to protect S. President Ronald Reagan makes his initial proposal to develop technology to intercept enemy missiles. The media dub this plan "Star Wars. "
- March 25 - During the anniversary show Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever Michael Jackson thrills the audience by dancing and singing while performing his hit song Billie Jean. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Motown 25 Yesterday Today Forever was a 1983 Television special produced by Suzanne de Passe for Motown Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman " Billie Jean " is a 1983 hit single from Michael Jackson 's Thriller album The highlight of his act is his signature move ; the moonwalk, which he performs in public for the first time. When the show is broadcast on television on May 16 Jackson's performance causes an (inter)national sensation. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
April
- April 7 - STS-6: Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts Story Musgrave and Donald H. Peterson perform the first space shuttle spacewalk (duration: 4 hours, 10 minutes). April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor STS-6 was a Space Shuttle mission conducted by NASA using Space Shuttle ''Challenger''. Space Shuttle Challenger ( NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-099 was NASA's second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service Franklin Story Musgrave (born August 19, 1935) is an American Doctor and a retired NASA Astronaut. Donald Herod Peterson is a retired United States Air Force officer and a former USAF and NASA Astronaut. NASA 's Space Shuttle, officially called the Space Transportation System ( STS) is the Spacecraft currently used by the United States
- April 11 - The National Economic Summit is held in Canberra, Australia. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
- April 11 - The 55th Academy Awards, hosted by Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore, Richard Pryor, and Walter Matthau, are held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California with Gandhi winning Best Picture. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The 55th Academy Awards were presented April 11, 1983 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. Liza May Minnelli (born March 12, 1946) is a legendary American actress and singer Dudley Stuart John Moore, CBE (19 April 1935 &ndash 27 March 2002 was an English Actor, Comedian and Musician. Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III ( December 1, 1940 &ndash December 10, 2005) was an American Comedian, Actor Walter John Matthau ( October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American award-winning Actor best known for his role The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Gandhi ( 1982) is a Biographical film about Mohandas ("Mahatma" Gandhi, who was a leader of the Nonviolent resistance movement The Academy Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to artists working
- April 12 - Harold Washington is elected the first African American mayor of Chicago. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Harold Washington ( April 15 1922 – November 25 1987) was an American Lawyer and Politician who became the African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
- April 15 - American Public Radio is founded (becomes Public Radio International in 1994). Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Public Radio International ( PRI) is a Minneapolis -based American Public radio organization with locations in Boston, New York Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
- April 15 - The first non-American Disney theme park opens in Japan as Tokyo Disneyland. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is the segment of The Walt Disney Company that conceives builds and manages the company's theme parks and holiday resorts as well as a variety For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a 115 acre (466535 m² Theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, near Tokyo.
- April 18 - The U.S Embassy is bombed in Beirut, killing 63 people. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The 1983 US Embassy bombing was a suicide bombing against the United States Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon on April 18, 1983 that killed over Beirut (بيروت Bayrūt) is the Capital and Largest city of Lebanon with a population of over 2
- April 21 - Scandal-plagued Jackie Presser is elected president of the Teamsters. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) The Jackie Presser indictment scandal was a legal and political Scandal which began on June 1, 1984. Jackie Presser ( August 6 1926 &ndash July 9 1988) was an American labor leader and president of the International Brotherhood TemplateInfobox Union for usage-->The International Brotherhood of Teamsters ( IBT) formerly known by the
- April 22 - Soviet Embassy official Valery Ivanov is expelled from Australia for allegedly trying to recruit spies in the Australian government. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil.
- April 23 - Stern magazine in West Germany announces it has the Hitler Diaries. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Stern ( English "Star" is a weekly News magazine published in Germany. West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( In April 1983, the German news Magazine Stern published extracts from what purported to be the diaries of Adolf Hitler,
- April 23 - Corinne Hermès wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 for Luxembourg with the song, Si la vie est cadeau. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at The Eurovision Song Contest 1983, the 28th in the series was held in Munich, then West Germany, on 23 April 1983. Luxembourg (Groussherzogtum Lëtzebuerg Grand-Duché de Luxembourg Großherzogtum Luxemburg is a small Landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by
- April 25 - Manchester, Maine schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet Union by its leader Yuri Andropov, after he read her letter in which she expressed fears about nuclear war. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Manchester is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States, located at. Samantha Reed Smith (June 29 1972 in Houlton Maine – August 25 1985 in Lewiston - Auburn, Maine) was an American schoolgirl from The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Yuri Vladimirovich Andropov (Ю́рий Влади́мирович Андро́пов Yuri Vladimirovich Andropov) ( &ndash 9 February 1984 was a Soviet politician
May
- May 6 - Stern magazine publishes the "Hitler Diaries" (later found to be forgeries). MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Stern ( English "Star" is a weekly News magazine published in Germany. In April 1983, the German news Magazine Stern published extracts from what purported to be the diaries of Adolf Hitler,
- May 11 - Aberdeen FC wins the European Cup Winners Cup - beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the final played in Gothenburg, Sweden. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Aberdeen Football Club (also known as The Dons, The Reds and The Dandies) is a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen
- May 16 - London police begin the use of wheel clamps on illegally-parked vehicles. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. A wheel clamp ( American English: Denver boot, wheel boot, or boot) is a device that is designed to prevent vehicles from moving
- May 16 - NSW Premier Neville Wran steps down, in response to allegations raised by ABC program Four Corners that he attempted to influence the NSW Magistracy. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Four Corners is Australia 's longest-running Investigative journalism / current affairs Television program
- May 17 - Lebanon, Israel, and the United States sign an agreement on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
- May 26 - Powerful earthquake and tsunami hit northern Honshū, Japan, killed 104, injured 163. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place A tsunami ((tsuːˈnɑːmi is a series of waves created when or Honshu is the largest Island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaidō across the Tsugaru Strait, north of For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- May 28 - The 9th G7 summit begins at Williamsburg, Virginia. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The 9th G7 Summit was held at Williamsburg Virginia during the 28th to 30th of May 1983. Williamsburg is a city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia
- May 29 - Indianapolis 500: Tom Sneva wins his first race after three previous runner-up finishes. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Tom Sneva (born Thomas E Sneva: June 1, 1948) is a former Indy Car driver that was named to the prestigious Motorsports Hall of Fame of
June
- June 9 - Conservative Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 1979, wins the general election, in a landslide victory over Michael Foot (42% of the popular vote) . Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Margaret Hilda Thatcher Baroness Thatcher LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925 The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom Results The Conservatives won with a majority of 144 seats|} Total votes cast 30661309 Michael Mackintosh Foot (born 23 July 1913 is a British politician and writer
- June 13 - Pioneer 10 becomes the first man made object to leave the solar system. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Pioneer 10 ( Pioneer-F) was the first Spacecraft to travel through the Asteroid belt, which it entered on July 15, 1972 The Solar System consists of the Sun and those celestial objects bound to it by Gravity.
- June 16 - Cork Graham, a teenaged war correspondent and treasure hunter imprisoned by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for 11 months on false charges of spying for the CIA. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Cork Graham (born November 29, 1964) is an American Author, Screenwriter, Film producer, director, Actor, A war correspondent is a Journalist who covers stories firsthand from a war zone. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all
- June 18 - STS-7: Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space, on the Space Shuttle Challenger. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries STS-7 was a Space shuttle mission by NASA using the Space Shuttle ''Challenger'', launched June 18, 1983. Sally Kristen Ride (born May 26, 1951) is an American Physicist and a former NASA Astronaut who in 1983 became the first American Space Shuttle Challenger ( NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-099 was NASA's second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service
- June 25 - India wins the Prudential Cup (Cricket World Cup). Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The 1983 Cricket World Cup (aka Prudential Cup, 1983 was the third edition of the tournament
July
- July 1 - A North Korean Ilyushin Il-62M jet en route to Conakry Airport in Guinea, crashes into the Fouta Djall Mountains in Guinea-Bissau, killing all 23 people on board. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. North Korea is the commonly used short form name for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK) a State located in East Asia, WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea (pronounced /ˈgɪni/ République de Guinée is a country in West Africa, formerly known as French Guinea The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (ˈgɪni bɨˈsaʊ República da Guiné-Bissau ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɐ giˈnɛ biˈsau is a country in Western Africa, and one of the smallest
- July 1 - The High Court of Australia blocks construction of the Franklin Dam in Tasmania. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The High Court of Australia is the final court of appeal in Australia the highest court in the Australian court hierarchy. The Franklin Dam or Gordon-below-Franklin Dam project was a proposed dam on the Gordon River in Tasmania, Australia that was never Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass
- July 7 - Samantha Smith flies to the Soviet Union (see April 25). Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Samantha Reed Smith (June 29 1972 in Houlton Maine – August 25 1985 in Lewiston - Auburn, Maine) was an American schoolgirl from The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
- July 15 - The Nintendo Entertainment System goes on sale in Japan
- July 16 - Sikorsky S-61 disaster: a helicopter crashes off the Isles of Scilly, causing 20 fatalities. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and On 16 July 1983, British Airways Helicopters ' commercial Sikorsky S-61 helicopter Oscar November (G-BEON crashed in the southern
- July 20 - The government of Poland announces end of martial law and amnesty for political prisoners. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice Amnesty (from the Greek amnestia, oblivion is a legislative or executive act by which a state restores those who may have been guilty of an offense against it to A political prisoner is someone held in Prison or otherwise detained perhaps under House arrest, for his or her involvement in political activity
- July 21 - The lowest temperature on earth was recorded in Vostok Station, Antarctica with −89. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 Vostok Station (Станция Восток is a Russian (formerly Soviet) Research station located near the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility 2 °C (−128. 6 °F).
- July 21 - Diana Ross stages a free concert in Central Park in front of 800,000 people, enduring the severe weather but vows to return the next day. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Diana Ross (born March 261944 is an American twelve-time Grammy and Oscar -nominated singer Record producer and actress whose musical repertoire Central Park is a large public Urban park in New York City, with about twenty-five million visitors annually
- July 22 - Diana Ross and the crowds return for day two of the performer's legendary Central Park show. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Diana Ross (born March 261944 is an American twelve-time Grammy and Oscar -nominated singer Record producer and actress whose musical repertoire Central Park is a large public Urban park in New York City, with about twenty-five million visitors annually
- July 22 - Australian Dick Smith completes his solo circumnavigation in a helicopter. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Dick Smith, AO (born Richard Harold Smith on) is an Australian Entrepreneur, businessman and Aviator. History Since 400 AD Chinese children have played with bamboo flying toys.
- July 23 - Gimli Glider: Out of fuel, Air Canada Flight 143 glides in to land in Gimli, Manitoba. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Gimli Glider is the nickname of an Air Canada aircraft which was involved in an infamous Aviation incident Air Canada () is Canada 's largest Airline and Flag carrier. The airline founded in 1937 has had its corporate headquarters in Montreal Gimli is a Rural municipality and the town of the same name located within it in south-central Manitoba, Canada.
- July 23 - The Black July, a communal riot occurs in Sri Lanka. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Black July is the commonly used name for the Pogroms starting in Sri Lanka on July 23 1983. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island These anti Sri Lankan Tamil riots leaves over 1,000 Tamils massacred and millions of dollars worth of their property destroyed. Sri Lankan Tamil people ( or Ceylon Tamils, are an Ethnic group native to the South Asian island state of Sri Lanka who predominantly speak This pogrom is the beginning of a deadly Sri Lankan civil war in Sri Lanka. A pogrom is a form of Riot directed against a particular group whether ethnic religious or other and characterized by destruction of their Homes Businesses The Sri Lankan Civil War is an Ongoing conflict on the Island -nation of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island
- July 23 - Heavy massive rain and mudslide occurred at western Shimane prefecture, Japan, 117 killed. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshū
- July 28 - New South Wales premier Neville Wran is exonerated by the Street Royal Commission, over claims raised by ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) programme Four Corners, that he attempted to influence the NSW magistracy. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Neville Kenneth Wran AC QC (born 11 October 1926 was the Premier of New South Wales from 1976 until 1986 The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly abbreviated to the 'ABC' is Australia's national public broadcaster. Four Corners is Australia 's longest-running Investigative journalism / current affairs Television program
August
- August 1 - America West Airlines begins operations out of Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman America West Airlines was one of the United States ' ten major Airlines The airline was based in Phoenix Arizona, and is now a part of US Airways Group
- August 4 - Thomas Sankara becomes President in Upper Volta. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Captain Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara ( December 21, 1949 – October 15, 1987) was the leader of Burkina Faso (formerly The Republic of Upper Volta (République de Haute-Volta was established on December 11, 1958, as a Self-governing colony within the French
- August 16 - The Bill first airs as Woodentop. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting The Bill is a long-running British Television Police procedural, named after a slang term for the police. " Woodentop " is an episode of the Thames Television series of one-off plays Storyboard.
- August 18 - Hurricane Alicia hits the Texas coast, killing 22 and causing over US$3. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Hurricane Alicia was the third depression the first tropical storm and the only major Hurricane of the 1983 Atlantic hurricane season. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. 8 billion (2005 dollars) in damage.
- August 18 - Five people are killed and 18 others injured when a road train is deliberately driven into a motel at Ayers Rock (Uluru), NT (The driver, Douglas Edward Crabbe, is convicted in March 1984). Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Uluru, also referred to as Ayers Rock, is a large Sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory, Central Australia
- August 21 - Benigno Aquino, Jr., Philippines opposition leader, is assassinated in Manila just as he returns from exile. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Benigno Servillano Aquino Jr ( November 27, 1932 – August 21 The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The City of Manila
- August 24 - The Old Philadelphia Arena is destroyed by arson. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River The Philadelphia Arena was an arena used mainly for sporting events located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- August 30 - STS-8: Space Shuttle Challenger carries Guion S. Bluford, the first African-American astronaut, into space. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and STS-8 was the third flight of the Space Shuttle ''Challenger'', and the eighth shuttle flight Space Shuttle Challenger ( NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-099 was NASA's second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service Guion "Guy" Bluford Junior (born November 22, 1942) is a retired Colonel, from the United States Air Force and a former NASA African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa
September
- September 1 - Cold War: Korean Air Flight 007 is shot down by a Soviet Union jet fighter when the commercial aircraft enters Soviet airspace. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the Korean Air Lines Flight 007, also known as KAL 007, was a Korean Air Lines civilian Airliner shot down by Soviet jet interceptors The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 All 269 on board are killed.
- September 4 - Six men walk underwater across the Sydney Harbor - 82. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney Australia 9 km in 48 hours.
- September 5 - Tom Brokaw becomes lead anchor for NBC Nightly News. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Thomas John "Tom" Brokaw (born February 6, 1940) is an American Television Journalist and Author, and NBC Nightly News is the flagship evening news program for NBC News and broadcasts from the GE Building, Rockefeller Center in New York City.
- September 6 - The Soviet Union admits to shooting down Korean Air Flight 007, stating that the pilots did not know it was a civilian aircraft when it violated Soviet airspace. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Korean Air Lines Flight 007, also known as KAL 007, was a Korean Air Lines civilian Airliner shot down by Soviet jet interceptors
- September 16 - Donna Griffiths of Pershore in England stops sneezing after a continual series of sneezes for 978 days (since January 13, 1981). Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Pershore is a small market Town in Worcestershire, England on the banks of the River Avon. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
- September 17 - Vanessa Lynn Williams becomes the first African-American to be crowned Miss America, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American Singer-songwriter and actress. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States.
- September 19 - Saint Kitts and Nevis becomes an independent state. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis) located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island
- September 23 - Gulf Air Flight 771 crashes in the United Arab Emirates after a bomb exploded in the baggage compartment, killing 117. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Gulf Air Flight 771 was a flight that flew from Abu Dhabi International Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to Karachi International A bomb is any of a range of devices that typically rely on the Exothermic Chemical reaction of an Explosive material to produce an extremely
- September 23 - Violence erupts in New Caledonia between native Kanaks and French expatriates. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English For the former North American fur-trading district see New Caledonia (Canada, and for the Scottish colony in Panama see Darien scheme. Kanak (formerly also Canaque) are the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants of New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific. The French government withdraws the promise of independence. Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising
- September 25 - Maze Prison escape. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France The Maze Prison escape (known to Irish republicans as the Great Escape) took place on 25 September 1983 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. 38 Irish republican prisoners, armed with 6 handguns, hijacked a prison meals lorry and smashed their way out of HMP Maze. Irish republicanism (Poblachtánachas is an ideology based on the Irish nationalist belief that all of Ireland should be a single independent Republic Her Majesty's Prison Maze (known colloquially as The H Blocks, Long Kesh, or The Maze) was a Prison used to house Paramilitary prisoners The largest prison escape since WWII and in British history.
- September 25-September 26 - Soviet military officer Stanislav Petrov averts a worldwide nuclear war. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Stanislav Yevgrafovich Petrov (Станислав Евграфович Петров (born c
- September 26 - Australia wins America's Cup. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The America’s Cup is the most prestigious Regatta and Match race in the sport of Sailing, and the oldest active Trophy in international
- September 27 - The GNU Project is announced publicly on the net. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again The GNU Project is a Free software, Mass collaboration project announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman. unix-wizards and net. usoft newsgroups. A newsgroup is a Repository usually within the Usenet system for messages posted from many users in different locations
October
- October 2 - Neil Kinnock is elected leader of the British Labour Party. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Neil Gordon Kinnock Baron Kinnock PC (born 28 March 1942 is a British Politician. See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the
- October 4 - Richard Noble sets a new land speed record of 633. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Richard Noble OBE (born March 6, 1946 in Edinburgh, Scotland) was educated at Winchester College. The land speed record is the fastest speed achieved by any wheeled vehicle on land as opposed to one on water or in the air or on rails. 468 mph, driving Thrust 2 at the Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Thrust2 is a British designed and built jet propelled car, which held the world Land speed record from 4 October 1983 to 15 October 1997 The Black Rock Desert is a Dry lake bed and the surrounding Endorheic basin in northwestern Nevada in the United States. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America.
- October 4 - Hooters opens up in Clearwater, Florida. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Hooters is the trade name of two privately held American Restaurant chains Hooters of America Incorporated based in Atlanta Georgia, and Hooters Clearwater is a City located in Pinellas County Florida, USA, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St
- October 7 - A plan to abolish the Greater London Council is announced. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) The Greater London Council (GLC was the top-tier Local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986
- October 9 - The Rangoon bombing kills South Korea's Foreign Minister, Lee Bum Suk, and 21 others. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. The 1983 Rangoon bombing was an Assassination attempt against then- South Korean President, Chun Doo Hwan. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Lee Beom Seok (sometimes transliterated in other ways such as Yi Pom-Sok was the name of two important 20th century politicians in South Korea.
- October 12 - Japan's former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka is found guilty of taking a $2 million bribe from Lockheed, and sentenced to 4 years in jail. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. was a Japanese Politician and the 64th and 65th Prime Minister of Japan from July 7, 1972 to December The Lockheed Corporation (originally Loughead Aircraft Manufacturing Company was an American aerospace company founded in 1912 which merged with Martin Marietta
- October 16 - The Baltimore Orioles defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series, 5-0, to win the series 4 games to 1 for their 3rd World Championship. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
- October 19 - Maurice Bishop, the Prime Minister of Grenada, and 40 others are executed in a military coup. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Maurice Rupert Bishop ( May 29, 1944 &ndash October 19, 1983) was a Grenadian Grenada (grɪˈneɪdə is an Island nation that includes the southern Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea.
- October 21 - At the 17th General Conference on Weights and Measures, the metre is defined in terms of the speed of light as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International This vacuum means "absence of matter" or "an empty area or space" for the cleaning appliance see Vacuum cleaner.
- October 22 - In Bonn, West Germany, people demonstrate for nuclear disarmament. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located about 20 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( Nuclear disarmament is the proposed dismantling of Nuclear weapons.
- October 23 - Simultaneous suicide truck-bombings destroy both the French and the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, killing 241 US servicemen, 58 French paratroopers and 6 Lebanese civilians. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - The Beirut barracks bombing was a major incident on October 23, 1983, during the Lebanese Civil War. The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre (Land Army is the land-based component of the French Armed Forces and its largest Beirut (بيروت Bayrūt) is the Capital and Largest city of Lebanon with a population of over 2
- October 23 - The game show "GO!" premieres on NBC. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Go was an American television Game show created by Bob Stewart, and aired on NBC from October 3, 1983, to January The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's
- October 24 - Arthur Hutchinson kills 3 members of the Laitner family and rapes their daughter in the Sheffield suburb of Dore. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Arthur Hutchinson (born Hartlepool, County Durham, England, on 19 February[[ 941]] is an English Murderer and Rapist who Sheffield ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England Dore ( is a village in South Yorkshire, England. The village lies on a hill above the River Sheaf, and until 1934 was part of Derbyshire
- October 25 - United States troops invade Grenada at the behest of Eugenia Charles of Dominica, a member of the Organization of American States. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Grenada (grɪˈneɪdə is an Island nation that includes the southern Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Dame Eugenia Charles, DBE ( May 15 1919 &ndash September 6, 2005) was the Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of Dominica, commonly known as Dominica, is an Island nation in the Caribbean Sea. The Organization of American States ( OAS, or as it is known in the three other official languages OEA) is an International organization, headquartered
- October 25 - Microsoft Word is first released. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Microsoft Word is Microsoft 's flagship word processing software.
- October 27 - Pope John Paul II visits his would-be assassin Mehmet Ali Ağca in prison to forgive him. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Pope Mehmet Ali Ağca (born January 9, 1958) is a Turkish Assassin, who shot and wounded Pope John Paul II on May 13,
- October 30 - The first democratic elections in Argentina after 7 years of military rule are held. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics.
November
- November 2 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: At the White House Rose Garden, U. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Martin Luther King Jr Day is a United States Holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating a federal holiday on the third Monday of every January to honor American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968 refers to the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African Martin Luther King Jr ( January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, Activist and prominent leader
- November 2 - Able Archer 83 began, a NATO exercise that many Soviet officials misinterpreted as a nuclear first strike, causing the last nuclear scare of the Cold War. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Able Archer 83 was a ten-day NATO Command post exercise starting on November 2 1983 that spanned Western Europe, centred on SHAPE's In Nuclear strategy, a first strike is a preemptive surprise attack employing overwhelming force Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the
- November 3 - The Reverend Jesse Jackson announces his candidacy for the 1984 Democratic Party presidential nomination. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr (born October 8 1941 is an American Civil rights activist and Baptist minister. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party.
- November 5 - The Byford Dolphin rig diving bell accident off the coast of Norway. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Diving bell accident At 400 am on November 5, 1983, four divers were in a decompression chamber system attached to a Diving bell on the rig being Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Five divers are killed and one severely wounded in an explosive decompression accident.
- November 11 - Ronald Reagan becomes the first U. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare S. President to address the Diet, Japan's national legislature. The is Japan's Bicameral Legislature. It is composed of a Lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an Upper house, called For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- November 13 - The first United States cruise missiles arrive at Greenham Common Airbase in England amid protests from peace campaigners. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A cruise missile is a guided Missile that carries an explosive payload and uses a lifting wing and a propulsion system usually a Jet engine, to allow RAF Greenham Common is a former World War II and NATO Cold War airfield located on the border between Greenham and Crookham
- November 15 - The Turkish part of Cyprus declares independence. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising
- November 16 - A jury in Gretna, Louisiana acquits Ginny Foat of the murder of Argentine businessman Moses Chaiyo. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published The City of Gretna is the Parish seat of Jefferson Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. Virginia "Ginny" Foat (born 2 June 1941) is an American Politician and Feminist.
- November 17 - The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers The Zapatista Army of National Liberation ( Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional, EZLN) is an armed Revolutionary group based in Chiapas
- November 19 - An attampted hijacking of the Aeroflot Flight 6833 in Soviet Georgia results in several dead and wounded. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Hijacking (also known as skyjacking and aircraft piracy) is the take over of an Aircraft, by a person or group usually armed Aeroflot Flight 6833, enroute from Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, to Leningrad, Russian SFSR, with an intermediate stop in Batumi The Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic (საქართველოს საბჭოთასოციალისტური რესპუბლიკა
- November 24 - Lynda Mann, 15, is found raped and strangled in the village of Narborough, England (Colin Pitchfork is sentenced to life imprisonment in 1988). Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Narborough could be a Person (Sir John Narborough - 17th century British rear admiral Place England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Colin Pitchfork (born 1961 Bristol, England) was the first criminal convicted for murder based on DNA fingerprinting evidence and the first to be Life imprisonment or life incarceration is a sentence of imprisonment for a serious crime often for most
- November 26 - Brinks Mat robbery: In London, 6,800 gold bars worth nearly UK£26 million are taken from the Brinks Mat vault at Heathrow Airport. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" The Brinks Mat Robbery occurred on 26 November 1983 when six robbers broke into the Brinks Mat warehouse at Heathrow Airport, England London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 Only a fraction of the gold is ever recovered, and only 2 men are convicted of the crime.
- November 27 - A Colombian Avianca Flight 11 crashes near Barajas Airport of Madrid, Spain killing 181 of the 192 on board. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Avianca Flight 011, registration HK-2910 was a Boeing 747-283B on an international scheduled passenger flight from Frankfurt via Paris to Bogotá Madrid-Barajas Airport (Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas is the main international airport serving the Spanish capital Madrid. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
- November 29 - Soviet invasion of Afghanistan: The United Nations General Assembly passes United Nations Resolution 37/37, stating that the Soviet Union should withdraw from Afghanistan. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe The Soviet war in Afghanistan, also known as the Soviet-Afghan War or just the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, was a nine-year conflict involving The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security United Nations General Assembly Resolution 37/37 ( 1983) stated that the Soviet Union forces should withdraw from Afghanistan. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت,
December
- December 2 - Michael Jackson's world famous music video for "Thriller" is broadcast for the first time. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman It will become the most often repeated and famous music video of all time and increase his own popularity and the record sales of the album "Thriller".
- December 5 - ICIMOD established and inaugurated with its headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal, and legitimised through an Act of Parliament in Nepal in the same year. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD is an international independent mountain learning and knowledge centre committed to improving the sustainable livelihoods Kathmandu (काठमांडौ येँ is the Capital and the largest city of Nepal. Nepal (नेपाल) is a Landlocked country in South Asia.
- December 7 - Two Spanish passenger planes collide on the foggy runway at a Madrid airport killing 90. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. A runway ( RWY) is a strip of land on an Airport, on which Aircraft can take off and land. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain.
- December 9 - The Australian Dollar is floated, by Federal treasurer Paul Keating. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city The Australian dollar ( sign: $; code: AUD) is the Currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including Christmas Paul John Keating (born 18 January 1944 was the 24th Prime Minister of Australia, from 1991 to 1996 Under the old flexible peg system, the Reserve Bank bought and sold all Australian dollars and cleared the market at the end of the day. This initiative is taken by the government of Bob Hawke. Robert James Lee (Bob Hawke, AC (born 9 December 1929 was the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia and longest serving Australian Labor Party Prime Minister
- December 10 - Military rule ends and democracy is restored in Argentina. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Democracy is a form of government in which the supreme power is held completely by the people under a free electoral system For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics.
- December 11 - Grêmio (Brazil) becomes the new soccer world champion, after beating Hamburger SV (Germany) by 2-1. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly referred to as Grêmio, is a Brazilian football team from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by Hamburger SV is a German multi Sport club ("Traditionsverein" based in Hamburg, its largest branch is the football department.
- December 13 - The Denver Nuggets and the visiting Detroit Pistons combine for an NBA record 370 points, with Detroit winning in triple overtime, 186-184. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area Overtime is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a Sport in order to bring the game to a decision and avoid declaring the contest a tie or draw
- December 17 - A discotheque fire in Madrid, Spain, kills 83 people. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila A discothèque, diskoˈtɛk̚ compare the Spanish "discoteca" is an Entertainment venue or Club with recorded music played by "Discaires" Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
- December 17 - A Provisional IRA car bomb kills 6 Christmas shoppers and injures 90 outside Harrods in London. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the Harrods is a Department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
- December 27 - A propane explosion in Buffalo, New York kills five firefighters and two civilians. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Propane is a three- Carbon Alkane, normally a gas but compressible to a liquid that is transportable Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State.
- December 29 - The Reverend Jesse Jackson travels to Syria to secure the release of U. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Jesse Louis Jackson Sr (born October 8 1941 is an American Civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية S. Navy Lieutenant Robert Goodman, who has been in Syrian captivity after being shot down over the country on a reconnaissance mission. Robert O Goodman is a former A-6 Intruder Naval Flight Officer and graduate of the United States Naval Academy who served as a Bombardier/Navigator
- December 31 - Brunei gains independence from the United Kingdom. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Brunei Darussalam, (bruːˈnaɪ in English officially the State of Brunei Abode of Peace (Negara Brunei Darussalam Jawi: برني دارالسلام Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
- December 31 - Two bombs explode in France. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. One on the Paris train kills 3 and injures 19. The other at Marseille station kills 2 and injures 34.
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- Zlatko Ugljen received Aga Khan Award for Architecture for Šerefudin's White Mosque built in Visoko. The Aga Khan Award for Architecture ( AKAA) is an architectural prize established by Aga Khan IV in 1977 White Mosque Interior 2jpg|thumb|right|Interior of mosque]] Šerefudin's White Mosque (Šerefudinova Bijela džamija is a Mosque located in Visoko, Bosnia and Visoko is a city and municipality in central Bosnia and Herzegovina of rich historical heritage
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program launched in U. Drug Abuse Resistance Education, better known as DARE or DARE, is an international education program that seeks to prevent use of Illegal drugs, membership S.
- Flashdance and Return of the Jedi are box-office hits. Flashdance is a musical / Romance film released in April 1983 and was one of the most successful films of the early 1980s Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi is a 1983 Space opera Film directed by Richard Marquand and written by George Lucas
- Gerard Debreu wins the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel
- The immunosuppressant cyclosporine was approved by FDA, leading to a revolution in the field of transplantation. Gérard Debreu (born July 4, 1921, Calais December 31, 2004, Paris) was a French-born economist and mathematician The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, officially named The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (Sveriges riksbanks pris i ekonomisk An immunosuppressant is a substance that performs Immunosuppression of the Immune system. Ciclosporin (ˌsaɪkləˈspɔrən cyclosporine ( USAN) or cyclosporin (former BAN) is an Immunosuppressant drug widely
- Kellogg's introduces Crispix cereal.
- Leopold Kohr, the people of Belau, Amory and Hunter Lovins / Rocky Mountain Institute and Manfred Max-Neef / CEPAUR win the Right Livelihood Award. Leopold Kohr (born 5 October, 1909 in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria, died February 26, 1994 in Gloucester, Palau, officially the Republic of Palau (Beluu er a Belau is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800  km) east Amory Bloch Lovins (born November 13 1947 in Washington DC) is Chairman and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute, a MacArthur L Hunter Lovins ( nee Sheldon author and promoter of Sustainable development for over 30 years is the founder and President of Natural Capitalism Inc The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI is an organization in the United States dedicated to research publication consulting and lecturing in the general field of Sustainability Manfred Max-Neef (b October 26, 1932 in Valparaiso Chile) is a Chilean economist and Environmentalist. The Right Livelihood Award, established in 1980 by Jakob von Uexkull, is an award that is presented annually usually on December 9 to honour those "working on
- McDonald's introduces the McNugget. Chicken McNuggets (introduced in 1983) are a Fast food product offered by the restaurant chain McDonald's.
- Kary Mullis discovers polymerase chain reaction while working for Cetus. Kary Banks Mullis, PhD (born December 28, 1944) is an American biochemist and Nobel laureate
- The De Lorean Motor Company ceases production.
- The Emergency Training Services was founded and Serving Southern New England
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- January 1 - Emi Kobayashi, Japanese gravure idol
- January 1 - Jasmine Dustin, American actress and model
- January 2 - Kate Bosworth, American actress
- January 4 - Spencer Chamberlain, American musician
- January 7 - Natalie Gulbis, American golfer
- January 8 - Chris Masters, American wrestler
- January 10 - Li Nina, Chinese aerial free-style skier
- January 13 - William Hung, Chinese-American musician
- January 13 - Ronny Turiaf, French basketball player
- January 16 - Emanuel Pogatetz, Austrian footballer
- January 17 - Andrea Lowell, American model
- January 17 - Johannes Herber, German basketball player
- January 18 - Samantha Mumba, Irish singer and actress
- January 19 - Hikaru Utada, Japanese singer and songwriter
- January 20 - Mari Yaguchi, Japanese singer and DJ
- January 21 - Moritz Volz, German footballer
- January 22 - Shaun Cody, American football player
- January 23 - David Firth, British flash animator
- January 24 - Scott Speed, American Formula One driver
- January 25 - Andrée Watters, Canadian singer
- January 31 - James Sutton, British actor
- February 2 - Carolina Klüft, Swedish athlete competing in heptathlon, long jump and pentathlon. 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She is from Tokyo, and belongs to the show-business production Suns Entertainment. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Jasmine Dustin (born 1 January 1983, in Manchester, New Hampshire) is an American Film and Television actress Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Catherine Ann "Kate" Bosworth (born January 2 1983 is an American actress. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Spencer Chamberlain (born January 4, 1983) is the current lead singer of the Christian Metalcore band Underoath. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Golf career Gulbis started finding interest in the game at the early age of 4 Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Chris Mordetzky (born January 8 1983 showed promo style introductory videos outlining him as The Masterpiece, touting him as having a body so perfect it would appear Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Li Nina ( Nina Li,, born 10 January, 1983 in Benxi, Liaoning) is a Chinese aerial skier who won silver at Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks William James Hung Hing Cheong ( Traditional Chinese: 孔慶翔 Simplified Chinese: 孔庆翔 Cantonese Yale: Hung2 Hing3 Cheung4 Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Ronny Turiaf (born January 13 1983 in Le Robert, Martinique) is a French Basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Emanuel Pogatetz (born January 16, 1983 in Graz, Styria) is an Austrian football player who currently plays for Middlesbrough Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Johannes Herber (born 17 January 1983 in Darmstadt, (West Germany) is a Basketball player who plays for ALBA Berlin in Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba (born 18 January 1983) is an Irish Singer and actress. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. also known by her fans as, is a Singer-songwriter, Arranger and Record producer in Japan. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. is a member of the Hello! Project and former member and leader of Morning Musume. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Moritz Volz (born January 21 1983 in Siegen) is a German footballer currently playing for Ipswich Town F Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Shaun Cody (born January 22, 1983 in Hacienda Heights California) is an American football player who currently plays Defensive end Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Scott Andrew Speed (born January 24, 1983 in Manteca California) is an American race car driver Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Andrée Watters-Michaud (born January 25, 1983 in Charlesbourg Quebec) is a musician and a one-time Felix-award winner in 2004 from Quebec Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes James Sutton (born James Cook on 31 January 1983) is an English Television Actor, best known for playing the part Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Carolina Evelyn Klüft (in Swedish klʏft (born February 2, 1983) is a Swedish athlete competing in Triple jump, Long jump
- February 3 - Hillary Scott, American pornographic actress
- February 6 - Sreesanth, Indian cricketer
- February 7 - Elin Grindemyr, Swedish model
- February 8 - Jim Verraros, American singer
- February 8 - Atiba Hutchinson, Canadian footballer
- February 15 - Alan Didak, Australian footballer
- February 15 - Russell Martin, Canadian baseball player
- February 16 - Agyness Deyn, English supermodel
- February 18 - Juelz Santana, American rapper
- February 18 - Jason Maxiell, American basketball player
- February 19 - Mika Nakashima, Japanese singer and actress
- February 19 - Ryan Whitney, American ice hockey player
- February 22 - Penny Flame, American pornographic actress
- February 23 - Mirco Bergamasco, Italian rugby player
- February 23 - Mido, Egyptian footballer
- February 23 - Emily Blunt, English actress
- February 27 - Devin Harris, American basketball player
- March 4 - Max Vergara Poeti, Colombian writer
- March 9 - Mayte Perroni, Mexican singer and actress
- March 9 - Clint Dempsey, American soccer player
- March 10 - Carrie Underwood, American singer
- March 10 - Reena Virk, Canadian murder victim (d. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Hillary Scott (born February 3, 1983) is an American pornographic actress. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Shanthakumaran Sreesanth (born 6 February 1983 in Kothamangalam, Kerala, India also known as S Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Elin Grindemyr (born February 7, 1983, Norrköping) is a model from Sweden. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. James Conrad Verraros (b February 8, 1983) is an American Singer / Entertainer and native of Crystal Lake Illinois Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Atiba Hutchinson (born on February 8, 1983, in Brampton Ontario) is a professional Canadian Soccer player who plays for F Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Alan Didak (born 15 February 1983 is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Russell Nathan Jeanson Coltrane Martin Jr (born February 15 1983 in East York Ontario, Canada is a professional Baseball player for the Los Angeles Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Agyness Deyn (born Laura Hollins on 16 February, 1983) is an English model. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy LaRon Louis James (born on February 18 1983 better known by his Stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer and occasional actor Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Jason Dior Maxiell is a professional Basketball player He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons as a power forward. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum is a Japanese singer, model, and actress. Biography Early life and debut Born on the island of Kyūshū, Nakashima Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Ryan Whitney (born February 19, 1983, in Scituate, Massachusetts) is an American professional Ice hockey defenseman Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Penny Flame (born February 22 1983 is the Stage name of an American pornographic actress, model and Film director. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Mirco Bergamasco (born 23 February 1983) is an Italian Rugby union footballer Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Ahmed Hossam Hussein Abdelhamid ( Arabic: احمد حسام حسين عبد الحميد, also known as Mido (born February 23 1983 in Cairo, Egypt Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Emily Olivia Leah Blunt (born February 23, 1983) is a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress known for her work in the film Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Devin Lamar Harris (born February 27 1983) is an American professional Basketball player for the NBA 's New Jersey Nets Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Max Vergara Poeti (complete name Massimo Christian Vergara Poeti-Marentini) (born March 4 1983 is a Colombian Italian Writer, Essayist Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Maite Perroni Beorlegui (born March 9, 1983 in Mexico City Federal District is a Mexican Singer and Actress. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Clinton Drew "Clint" Dempsey (born March 9 1983 in Nacogdoches Texas) is an American Football (soccer player who plays midfield for Fulham Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American Country Singer-songwriter. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Reena Virk ( March 10, 1983 – November 14, 1997) was a resident of Saanich British Columbia, Canada. 1997)
- March 14 - Bakhtiyar Artayev, Kazakh boxer
- March 14 - Taylor Hanson, American musician
- March 17 - Christian and Joseph Cousins, American twin actors
- March 21 - Bruno Langley, British actor
- March 27 - Shawntinice Polk, American basketball player (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Bakhtiyar Karipullayevich Artayev (Бахтияр Карипуллаевич Артаев born March 14, 1983 Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Jordan Taylor Hanson (born March 14 1983 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is one of the singers in the band Hanson. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Identical twins Christian and Joseph Cousins (born March 17, 1983) are American Actors As children their first role was the Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Bruno Langley (born March 21 1983) is an English Actor. Langley was born Devonor Norfolk --> of Australian Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Shanwntinice Polk ( March 27, 1983 &ndash September 26, 2005) was an American Basketball player who played for the University 2005)
- March 30 - Zach Gowen, American wrestler
- March 30 - Hebe Tian, member of the Taiwanese girl-group S.H.E
April-June
- April 1 - Sean Taylor, American football player (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Zachary Gowen (born March 30 1983) is an American professional wrestler. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Tien Fu-chen, more commonly known as Hebe, is a Taiwanese singer actress and host notable as a member of the Taiwanese pop girl group S SHE is a Taiwanese Girl group whose members are Selina Ren, Hebe Tian, and Ella Chen. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Sean Michael Maurice Taylor ( April 1 1983 &ndash November 27 2007) was an American football free safety who 2007)
- April 2 - Yung Joc, American rapper
- April 4 - Doug Lynch, Canadian ice hockey player
- April 10 - Ryan Merriman, American actor
- April 13 - Schalk Burger, South African rugby player
- April 15 - Ilya Kovalchuk, Russian ice hockey player
- April 16 - Marié Digby, American singer
- April 17 - Miguel Cabrera, Venezuelan Major League Baseball player
- April 19 - Joe Mauer, Major League Baseball catcher
- April 19 - Zach Duke, Major League Baseball pitcher
- April 19 - Curtis Thigpen, Major League Baseball infielder
- April 19 - Alberto Callaspo, Major League Baseball infielder
- April 21 - Paweł Brożek, Polish footballer
- April 22 - Matt Jones, American football player
- April 23 - Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakian tennis player
- April 24 - Taio Cruz, British R&B singer
- April 26 - Jake Wall, Australian model
- April 29 - Jay Cutler, American football player
- April 29 - Yuriko Shiratori, Gravure idol, Japanese actress
- May 3 - Myriam Fares, Lebanese singer
- May 4 - Raquel Zimmermann, Brazilian supermodel
- May 9 - Ryuhei Matsuda, Japanese actor
- May 11 - Matt Leinart, American football player
- May 11 - Holly Valance, Australian actress and singer
- May 13 - Yaya Toure, Ivory Coast and F.C Barcelona footballer
- May 13 - Aza Bataeva, Chechen singer
- May 13 - Natalie Cassidy, British actress
- May 14 - Amber Tamblyn, American actress
- May 14 - Anahi, Mexican singer and actress
- May 16 - Nancy Ajram, Lebanese singer
- May 17 - Channing Frye, American basketball player
- May 18 - Vince Young, American football player
- May 19 - Eve Angel, Hungarian model
- May 19 - Jessica Fox, British actress
- May 23 - Heidi Range, British singer (Sugababes)
- May 27 - Bobby Convey, American soccer player
- May 28 - Toby Hemingway, British/ American actor
- May 30 - Jennifer Ellison, British actress
- May 31 - David Hernandez, American singer
- June 2 - Brooke White, American singer
- June 6 - Joe Rokocoko, New Zealand rugby player
- June 6 - Gemma Bissix, British actress
- June 6 - Gianna Michaels, American pornstar
- June 8 - Kim Clijsters, Belgian tennis player
- June 8 - Mamoru Miyano, Japanese seiyuu
- June 10 - Leelee Sobieski, American actress
- June 12 - Bryan Habana, South African rugby union player
- June 13 - Jason Spezza, Canadian hockey player
- June 15 - Julia Fischer, German violinist
- June 15 - Derek Anderson, American football player
- June 17 - Lee Ryan, British singer
- June 18 - Billy Slater, Australian Rugby League player
- June 19 - Mark Selby, British snooker player
- June 20 - Cherrie Ying, Hong Kong actress
- June 24 - Alexander Beyer, German actor
- June 24 - John Lloyd Cruz, Filipino Actor
- June 27 - Evan Taubenfeld, American guitarist, singer, and songwriter
- June 30 - Cheryl Cole, British singer (Girls Aloud)
July-September
- July 1 - Leeteuk, Korean singer, member of Super Junior
- July 1 - Marit Larsen, Norwegian musician (M2M)
- July 2 - Michelle Branch, American singer (The Wreckers)
- July 4 - Ben Jorgensen, American singer, guitarist, member of Armor For Sleep
- July 5 - Zheng Jie, Chinese tennis player
- July 6 - Gregory Smith, Canadian-born American actor
- July 10 - Kim Heechul, Korean singer, member of Super Junior
- July 11 - Marie Eleonor Serneholt, Swedish singer (A*Teens)
- July 11 - Kellie Shirley, British actress. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Jasiel Robinson (born April 2 1984), better known by his Stage name Yung Joc, is an American Rapper from College Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Doug Lynch (born April 4 1983 in North Vancouver, British Columbia) is a professional Ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Vienna Capitals Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Ryan Earl Merriman (born April 10, 1983) is an American Actor. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Schalk ("Schalla" Burger Jr (born 13 April 1983 in Port Elizabeth) is a South African Rugby union player Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Ilya Valeryevich Kovalchuk ( Russian: Илья Валерьевич Ковальчук Il'ja Valer'jevič Kovalčuk born April 15, 1983, in Tver Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Marié Christina Digby (mæɹi'eɪ 'dɪgbi Ma-ree-AY Dig-Bee) (born April 16, 1983) is an American Singer-songwriter, Guitarist Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Joseph Patrick Mauer (ˈmaʊɚ born April 19 1983 in St Paul MN) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Minnesota Twins Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Zachary Thomas Duke (born April 19 1983 in Clifton Texas) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Curtis Barnard Thigpen (born April 19, 1983 in Dallas Texas) is a Right-handed Major league Catcher who plays for Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Alberto José Callaspo (kaɪˈ̪æspoʊ̪ in English, and /kaˈʎaspo/ in Spanish; born April 19, 1983 in Maracay, Venezuela Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Paweł Brożek (born April 21, 1983 in Kielce) is a Polish footballer who currently plays for Wisła Kraków as a Striker Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Matt or Matthew Jones may refer to Matt Jones (footballer (born 1980 Welsh international professional footballer Matt Jones Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Daniela Hantuchová (ˈdanɪjɛla ˈɦantuxɔvaː roughly HAHN-too-koh-vah; born April 23, 1983 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia, now Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Taio Cruz (Pronounced Ty-O-Cruise is a Nigerian British, producer, Songwriter, Singer and performing artist Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Jake William Wall (born April 26, 1983 in Southport Queensland) is a former carpeter turned model, former Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Jay Christopher Cutler (born April 29, 1983 in Santa Claus, Indiana) is an American football Quarterback for the Denver Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. is a Japanese Gravure idol, Tarento artist and Actress currently affiliated to the A-Team Entertainment Production Agency Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Myriam Faris (ميريام فارس (born May 3, 1983) is a Lebanese Musician and Entertainer from South Lebanon. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Raquel Zimmermann (born May 6, 1983 in Bom Retiro do Sul, RS, Brazil) is a Brazilian fashion model Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of born May 9, 1983 in Tokyo, Japan is a Japanese actor best known for his lead role as a Samurai in Taboo. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Matthew Stephen Leinart (born May 11, 1983) is an American football Quarterback (QB for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Holly Rachel Vukadinović ( Serbian Cyrillic: Вукадиновић born 11 May 1983 who is better known by her Stage name of Holly Valance, is Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Gnegneri Yaya Touré also spelled Yahya Fútbol Club Barcelona ( Catalan fudˈbɔɫ ˌklup bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish ˈfutβol ˌkluβ baɾθeˈlona known familiarly as Barça (Spanish ˈbaɾsa Catalan Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Aza Bataeva ( Аза Батаева) (born May 13, 1983 in Chechnya) is a Chechen Pop singer. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Natalie Ann Cassidy (born on 13 May 1983) is an English actress best known for playing the role of Sonia Fowler in the British Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Amber Rose Tamblyn (born May 14 1983 is an Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated American actress and Poet. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Anahí Giovanna Puente Portilla, better known as Anahí, (born May 14, 1983) is a Mexican Actress and Singer. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Nancy Nabil Ajram or Nancy Ajram ( نانسي نبيل عجرم) (born May 16, 1983 is a multi-award winning Lebanese Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Channing Thomas Frye (born May 17 1983 in White Plains New York) is an American professional Basketball player with the NBA 's Portland Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Vincent Paul Young Jr (born May 18 1983 in Houston Texas) commonly Vince Young, or " VY " is an award-winning American football Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Eve Angel (born on May 19 1983 Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Jessica Fox (born 19 May 1983) is an English actress She currently plays the role of Nancy Hayton in British soap Hollyoaks Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Heidi India Range (born 23 May 1983 in Walton, Liverpool) is a member of English Girl group the Sugababes. Sugababes are a BRIT Award -winning English pop group trio from London. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Robert Francis Convey (born 27 May 1983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States) is a professional footballer who currently Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Toby Hemingway (born May 28, 1983) is a British Actor. He is known for his role as Reid Garwin in the movie The Covenant Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. David Anthony Hernandez (born May 31, 1983) is an American singer and the twelfth place finalist of FOX's seventh season of the television Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Brooke Elizabeth White (born June 2, 1983) is an American Singer-songwriter and the fifth place finalist on the seventh season Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Josevata Taliga "Joe" Rokocoko (ROCK-o-THO-ko (rɒkɒˈðɒkɒ born 6 June 1983 in Nadi, Fiji) is a professional Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Gemma Bissix (born June 6, 1983) is an English actress She is best known for her roles as Clare Bates in the BBC One soap Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Gianna Michaels (born June 6, 1983) is an award-winning American pornographic actress. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable is a male Seiyū and Actor. He is represented by Gekidan Himawari Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Leelee Sobieski (born June 10, 1983) is an American actress. Biography Personal life Sobieski was born Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Bryan Gary Habana (born he played outside centre and scrumhalf in provincial and age group rugby but once he was moved to the wing a vast improvement was seen Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey centerman currently playing for the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Julia Fischer (born 15 june 1983) is a German Violinist By training she is also a professional Pianist, but she rarely appears as Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Derek Matthew Anderson (born June 15, 1983 in Scappoose, Oregon) is an American football Quarterback for the Cleveland Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Lee Ryan (born 17 June 1983 in Chatham Kent) is a singer-songwriter actor and former member of the British Boy band Blue and is now pursuing Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Billy Slater (born 18 June 1983 in Nambour, Queensland) is an Australian Rugby league player for the Melbourne Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Mark Selby (born 19 June in 1983, Leicester, England) is an English professional Snooker and pool player Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi ( born Ting Man on June 20th, 1983 in Taiwan, is a Hong Kong Actress. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Alexander Beyer ( * June 24 1973 in Erfurt) is a German Actor. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place John Lloyd Cruz (born on June 24 1983 is a Filipino actor and model. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Evan David Taubenfeld (born June 27 1983) is an American rock Guitarist and lead singer of The Black List Club Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Cheryl Ann Cole (née Tweedy; born 30 June 1983 is an English Singer, and member of the band Girls Aloud. Girls Aloud are a British Girl group created by ITV1 Talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002 "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Park Jungsu (born July 1, 1983) better known by his Stage name Leeteuk, is a Singer, entertainer and the oldest member and leader Super Junior (슈퍼주니어 often stylized SUPERJUNIOR) sometimes referred to as SJ or SuJu (슈주 is a thirteen-member Boy band "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Marit Elisabeth Larsen (born on July 1, 1983) is a Norwegian Singer and Songwriter. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Michelle Jacquet Branch-Landau (born July 2, 1983) is an American Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist She made her The Wreckers is an American Country pop duo formed in 2004 by Singer-songwriters Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp, both of whom had Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Ben "Slork" Jorgensen (born July 4, 1983 in Teaneck, New Jersey) is the lead singer and guitarist of the New Jersey band Armor for Sleep is an American rock band from Maplewood and Teaneck, New Jersey. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Zheng Jie ( born 5 July[[ 983]] is a Chinese professional female Tennis player Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Gregory Edward Smith (born July 6, 1983) is a Canadian / American Actor. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Kim Heechul (born July 10, 1983) also credited as Heechul, is a Singer, entertainer and the second oldest member of Korean Super Junior (슈퍼주니어 often stylized SUPERJUNIOR) sometimes referred to as SJ or SuJu (슈주 is a thirteen-member Boy band Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Marie Eleonor Serneholt (Swedish maˈriː ˈsæːɳɛˌhɔlt (born July 11, 1983) was a member of the Swedish pop band A*Teens. The A*Teens (pronounced A-Teens were a Pop music group from Stockholm, Sweden, formed in 1998 as an ABBA tribute called ABBA Teens Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Kellie Shirley (born in Croydon, South London) is a British actress
- July 12 - Megumi Kawamura, Japanese model
- July 13 - Liu Xiang, Chinese athlete
- July 18 - Aaron Gillespie, drummer (Underoath)
- July 21 - Eivør Pálsdóttir, Faroese singer and composer
- July 21 - Kellen Winslow II, American football player
- July 23 - Bec Cartwright, Australian actress
- July 23 - Aaron Peirsol, American swimmer
- July 24 - Paul Coverdale, English cricketer
- July 30 - Sean Dillon, Irish footballer
- August 5 - Sam Stacey, British model
- August 7 - Tina O'Brien, Coronation Street actress
- August 7 - Christian Chávez, Mexican singer and actor
- August 8 - Guy Burnet, British actor
- August 10 - Mathieu Roy, Canadian professional ice hockey player
- August 12 - Martina Warren, British model
- August 13 - Ales Hemsky, Czechoslovakian professional ice hockey player
- August 14 - Mila Kunis, Ukrainian-American actress
- August 16 - Nikos Zisis, Greek basketball player
- August 17 - Dustin Pedroia, American baseball player
- August 18 - Mika, Lebanese-British singer
- August 19 - Tammin Sursok, Australian actress
- August 21 - Chantelle Houghton, British reality TV star
- August 23 - Nicol David, Malaysian squash player
- August 23 - James Collins, British Footballer
- August 24 - Christopher Parker, British actor
- August 27 - Wilson Chen, Taiwanese actor
- August 28 - Lasith Malinga, Sri Lankan cricketer
- August 28 - Luke McAlister, New Zealand Rugby Union player
- August 28 - Alfonso Herrera, Mexican singer and actor
- August 30 - Jun Matsumoto, Japanese singer and actor
- August 30 - Jonne Aaron, Finnish musician
- September 1 - José Antonio Reyes, Spanish football player
- September 12 - Carly Smithson, Irish singer
- September 14 - Amy Winehouse, British singer
- September 17 - Jennifer Peña, American singer
- September 21 - Maggie Grace, American actress
- September 21 - Joseph Mazzello, American actor
- September 24 - Randy Foye, American basketball player
- September 26 - Samantha Hammel, American producer, actress and singer
October-December
- October 2 - Gerran Walker, National Football League player
- October 3 - Hiroki Suzuki, Japanese actor
- October 4 - Risa Kudo, Japanese gravure idol
- October 5 - Nicky Hilton, American model and socialite
- October 8 - Michael Fraser, Scottish football goalkeeper
- October 10 - Alyson Hau, Hong Kong radio DJ
- October 14 - Vanessa Lane, American porn star
- October 14 - Lin Dan, Chinese badminton player
- October 14 - Zesh Rehman, English-Pakistani footballer
- October 15 - Stephy Tang, Hong Kong singer and actress
- October 17 - Michelle Ang, Australian actress
- October 24 - Adrienne Bailon, American singer and actress
- October 24 - Alycia Purrott, Canadian actress
- October 24 - Brian Vickers, American race car driver
- October 26 - Houston, American R&B singer
- October 29 - Amit Sebastian Paul, Swedish singer (A*Teens)
- October 29 - Richard Brancatisano, Australian actor/musician (Power Rangers: Mystic Force)
- October 30 - Diana Karazon, Jordanian singer
- November 1 - Yuko Ogura, Japanese gravure idol
- November 3 - Julie Berman, American actress
- November 4 - Tyler Everett, National Football League defensive end
- November 8 - Blanka Vlašić, Croatian high jumper
- November 11 - Philipp Lahm, German footballer
- November 11 - Sora Aoi, Japanese model
- November 14 - Lil Boosie, American rapper
- November 16 - Fallon Bowman, South African-born guitarist (Kittie)
- November 16 - K, South Korean singer
- November 17 - Harry Lloyd, British actor
- November 18 - Mila J, American singer/rapper
- November 18 - Jon Johansen, Norwegian computer programmer
- November 19 - DeAngelo Hall, Nayional Football League cornerback
- December 2 - Bibiana Candelas, Mexican volleyball player
- December 9 - Dariusz Dudka, Polish footballer
- December 10 - Patrick Flueger, American actor (Law & Order: SVU, The 4400)
- December 12 - Katrina Elam, American singer
- December 13 - Otylia Jędrzejczak, Polish swimmer
- December 13 - Alan Hoyle, UK basketball player
- December 15 - René Duprée, Canadian professional wrestler
- December 15 - Wang Hao, Chinese table tennis player
- December 16 - Danielle Lloyd, British model
- December 17 - Erik Christensen, Canadian hockey player
- December 20 - Lucy Pinder, British model
- December 22 - Jennifer Hawkins, Australian television personality, crowned Miss Universe in 2004
- December 27 - Cole Hamels, American baseball player
- December 29 - Jessica Andrews, American country music singer
- December 31 - Sayaka Ichii, Japanese singer
Deaths
January-March
- January 2 - Dick Emery, British comedian (b. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Biography Born in Kitakyushu Fukuoka, she studied at Higashi Kyushu Ryukoku High School( and was a member of the volleyball team there Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Liu Xiang ( born July 13 1983 in Shanghai, China is a Chinese 110 metre hurdler. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Aaron Roderick Gillespie is the Drummer /clean vocalist for the band Underoath, and is the lead Vocalist for The Almost. Underoath (sometimes stylized as underOATH) is a Grammy -nominated Metalcore band from Tampa Florida, formed in 1998 Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Eivør Pálsdóttir ˈpɔlsˌdœʰtəɹ}} (born July 21 1983 in Syðrugøta, Faroe Islands) is a Faroese singer/songwriter Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Kellen Boswell Winslow II (born July 21, 1983 in San Diego California) is an American football Tight end for the Cleveland Browns Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Rebecca "Bec" June Hewitt ( Née Cartwright (born July 23, 1983 in Blacktown New South Wales) is an Australian Actress An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Aaron Wells Peirsol (born July 23, 1983 in Irvine, California) is an Olympic-level swimmer from the United States of America Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Paul Coverdale (born July 24, 1983) is an English Cricketer He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Sean Dillon (born July 30, 1983 in Dublin) is an Irish professional footballer who currently plays as a right-back Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Sam Stacey (born 5 August 1983) from Stainforth Doncaster, England, was mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Tina O'Brien (born 7 August 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for playing the role of Sarah-Louise Platt on the show Coronation Street (commonly known as 'Corrie' is an award-winning Soap opera created by Tony Warren Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Christian Chávez (born José Christian Chávez Garza on August 7, 1983 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico) is a Singer Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Guy Burnet (born 8 August 1983) is an English television theatre and film actor best known for playing Craig Dean in the British Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Mathieu Roy (born August 10, 1983 in Saint-Georges, Quebec) is a professional Ice hockey defenceman with the Edmonton Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Martina Warren (born 12 August, 1983 in Romford, Essex) is an English model, Glamour model, former Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Aleš Hemský (born August 13, 1983, in Pardubice, Czechoslovakia now part of the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Mila Kunis She also has an older brother Her family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1991 Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Nikolaos or Nikos Zissis ( Νικόλαος Ζήσης) (born August 16 1983 in Thessaloniki, Greece) is a Greek professional Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Dustin Luis Pedroia (born August 17, 1983 in Woodland California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Mica Penniman (born 18 August 1983) known as Mika (ˈmiːkə is a Lebanese-born, London-based, Grammy -nominated and BRIT Award Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Tammin Pamela Sursok (born August 19, 1983) is an actress and Musician. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Chantelle Vivien Houghton (previously Preston) (born 21 August 1983 Brentwood Essex, England) was billed as the first 'non-celebrity' Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire WISPA Titles (31 All Results for Nicol David in WISPA World's Tour tournament WISPA Tour Finals (Runner-Up WISPA Titlist Leader (currently For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Squash is a racquet sport that was formerly called squash racquets, a reference to the "squashable" soft ball used in the game (compared with the Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire James Michael Collins (b August 23 1983, Newport) is a professional footballer currently playing for West Ham United and a Welsh Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Christopher Parker (born August 24 1983) is an English Actor and Television presenter. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Wilson Chen ( Cantonese: Chan Pak-Lam born August 27, 1983) also known as Berlin Chen and Baron Chen, is a Taiwanese Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Separamadu Lasith Malinga (born August 28, 1983 in Galle, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan Cricketer He is a specialist Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Charles Luke McAlister (born 28 August 1983 in Waitara) is a New Zealand Rugby union footballer Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Alfonso "Poncho" Herrera Rodríguez (born Alfonso Herrera Rodríguez on August 28 1983) is a Mexican actor and Singer known primarily Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and is a Japanese singer and actor from Johnny's Entertainment. He is best known for being a member of the popular J-Pop group Arashi, together with Masaki Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Jonne Aaron Liimatainen (pronounced / jon -ne a -ron li -ma-tai-nen/ in ASCII-IPA, born August 30 1983 Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. José Antonio Reyes Calderón (born September 1, 1983 in Utrera, Seville) is a Spanish footballer who plays for portuguese Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Carly Smithson ( Irish: ??? (née Hennessy; Irish: Ó hAonghusa) (born September 12, 1983) is a Meteor Award Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Jennifer Marcella Peña (born September 17, 1983 in San Antonio Texas) is a three-time Grammy -nominated Latin Pop / Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Margaret Grace Denig (born September 21, 1983) better known as Maggie Grace, is an American actress. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Joseph Mazzello III ( September 21 1983) is an American Actor. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Randy Foye (born September 24, 1983 in Newark New Jersey) is an American professional Basketball player currently with the NBA 's Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Samantha Rose Hammel (born September 26, 1983) is an American Actress, Singer, theatre director, Choreographer Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Gerran Walker (born October 2, 1983 in Atlanta Georgia) is an American football Wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas is a Japanese model and actress. She is most well-known outside Japan for an appearance in an episode of the Nippon Television series Haken no Hinkaku Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople "Nicky" Hilton can also refer to Conrad Hilton Jr Nicholai "Nicky" Olivia Hilton (born October 5, 1983 Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Michael Fraser (born October 8, 1983 in Inverness, Scottish Highlands is a Scottish footballer and currently the first-choice goalkeeper for the Scottish Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Alyson Hau (Chinese name 侯嘉明 Born on October 10, 1983) is a radio DJ/presenter in Hong Kong and is sometimes known by the nicknames "Allie" Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Vanessa Lane (born October 14, 1983 Athletic throughout her life Lane participated in many sports including track and field cross country running gymnastics Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Lin Dan ( (born October 14 1983 is a men's singles Badminton player of Hakka ancestry from Fujian, the People's Republic of China Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Zeshan "Zesh" Rehman ( Urdu:) (born 14 October, 1983 in Birmingham, England) is a British Pakistani football Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Stephy Tang is a Cantopop singer and actress She was formerly a member of the pop group Cookies. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Michelle Ang (born 17 October 1983, in Christchurch) is a New Zealand Film and Television actress. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Adrienne Eliza Bailon (born October 24 1983 is an American singer actor songwriter the eldest member of the singing group The Cheetah Girls with Kiely Williams Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Alycia Purrott (born October 24, 1983) is a Canadian Television and Film Actress best known for playing the pink-clad Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Brian Lee Vickers (born October 24 1983 in Thomasville North Carolina) is an American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Houston Summers IV (born on October 26 1983) professionally known as Houston, is an American R&B singer best known for the Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II The A*Teens (pronounced A-Teens were a Pop music group from Stockholm, Sweden, formed in 1998 as an ABBA tribute called ABBA Teens The A*Teens (pronounced A-Teens were a Pop music group from Stockholm, Sweden, formed in 1998 as an ABBA tribute called ABBA Teens Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Richard Peter Brancatisano (born on October 29, 1983 in New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian television Actor Power Rangers Mystic Force (often abbreviated as PRMF and simply called Mystic Force) is an American Television series and Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Diana Karazon (ديانا كرزون (born October 30 1983 in Kuwait) is a Arabic pop Singer. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi is a Japanese idol and model who typically aims for the cute innocent schoolgirl look Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Julie Marie Berman (born on November 3, 1983 in Los Angeles California) is an Emmy -nominated American actress Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Tyler Everett (born November 4, 1983 in Canton Ohio) is an American football safety who is currently a Free agent. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Blanka Vlašić ˈʋlaʃitɕ}} (born November 8 1983 in Split, Croatia) is a Croatian High jumper and current world Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Philipp Lahm (born November 11, 1983 in Munich, Bavaria) is a German footballer who plays as a defender for Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare (also known as Sola Aoi) is a Japanese AV idol, nude model and media personality who is best known for her large natural breasts Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Torrence Hatch (born November 14, 1983) known by his Stage name Lil Boosie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge Louisiana Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Fallon Bowman (born November 16, 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a Musician from Ontario, Canada, best Kittie is a Canadian all-female metal band from London Ontario. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published K (ko 케이 born as Kang Yoon-sung (ko 강윤성 ko 姜尹城 on November 16, 1983 in Goyang) is a South Korean singer Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Harry Lloyd (born 17 November 1983) is an English Actor, known for his role as Will Scarlett in Robin Hood Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Mila J (born Jamila Chilombo on November 18, 1983) She is the latest R&B / Rap solo female artist to the TUG roster Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Jon Lech Johansen (born November 18, 1983 in Harstad, Norway) also known as DVD Jon, is a Norwegian (his father is Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land DeAngelo Eugene Hall (born November 19, 1983 in Chesapeake, Virginia) is an American football Cornerback for the Oakland Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Bibiana Candelas Ramírez (born December 2, 1983) is a 6'5" (195 cm Beach volleyball player who represented her native country Mexico Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Dariusz Dudka ( pron ˈdarjuʂ ˈdudka born December 9, 1983 in Kostrzyn nad Odrą) is a Polish footballer who currently Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Biography Patrick Flueger (born December 10, 1983 in Red Wing Minnesota) is an American Law & Order Special Victims Unit (also known as Law & Order SVU or simply SVU) is an American Drama The 4400 (read "the forty-four hundred" is a Science fiction Television program produced by CBS Paramount Network Television in association Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Katrina Elam (born December 12, 1983 in Bray Oklahoma) is an American Country music singer Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Otylia Jędrzejczak ( (born December 13, 1983) is a Polish swimmer. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Alan Hoyle (b December 13 1983, Ashington, Northumberland, England) is a British Basketball player who Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of René Goguen (born December 15, 1983) better known by his Ring name René Duprée, is a French-Canadian professional wrestler Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of |}} Wang Hao (born December 15, 1983 in Changchun) is a Chinese Table tennis player Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Danielle Lloyd (born 16 December 1983 is an English fashion and glamour model. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Erik Christensen (born December 17, 1983 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a current NHL hockey player for the Atlanta Thrashers Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Lucy Katherine Pinder (born 20 December 1983 Modeling career In the summer of 2003 Pinder was spotted by a freelance photographer while sunbathing on Bournemouth Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Jennifer Hawkins (born 22 December 1983 and the Hunter Pirates Basketball team and also worked as a model. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Colbert Michael Hamels (born December 27, 1983 in San Diego California) is a Left-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Jessica Danielle Andrews (born December 29 1983 in Huntingdon Tennessee) is an American Country music singer Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. joined the girl group Morning Musume in 1998 She along with Mari Yaguchi and Kei Yasuda, formed the second generation of members Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Richard Gilbert "Dick" Emery (19 February 1915 &ndash 2 January 1983 was an English Comedian and Actor whose career began on radio during the 1915)
- January 10 - Roy DeMeo, Mafia hitman (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Roy Albert DeMeo ( September 7, 1940 &ndash January 10, 1983) was a ranking member of the Gambino crime family, formerly one The Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra) is a Sicilian Criminal Secret society which is believed to have first developed in the mid-19th century 1942)
- January 11 - Shri Ghanshyam Das Birla, Indian industrialist and educator (b. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Shri Ghanshyam Das "GD" Birla ( April 10, 1894 - June 11, 1983) was an Indian businessman 1894)
- January 15 - Meyer Lansky, Russian-born gangster (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Meyer Lansky (born Majer Suchowliński, July 4, 1902 &ndash January 15, 1983) was a gangster who with Charles 1902)
- January 23 - Fred Bakewell, English cricketer (b. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Fred Bakewell ( Alfred Harry Bakewell; November 2 1908 Walsall, Staffordshire, England – January 23 1983 Westbourne, 1908)
- January 24 - George Cukor, American film director (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled George Dewey Cukor ( July 7, 1899 – January 24, 1983) was an Academy Award -winning American Film director. 1899)
- January 26 - Paul "Bear" Bryant- college football coach (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. 1913)
- January 27 - Georges Bidault, French Resistance leader (b. Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Georges-Augustin Bidault (5 October 1899 27 January 1983 was a French politician 1899)
- January 27 - Louis de Funès, French actor (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (fyˈnɛs ( July 31 1914 &ndash January 27 1983) was a French Actor who 1899)
- January 28 - Frank Forde, fifteenth Prime Minister of Australia (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Francis Michael Forde (18 July 1890 &ndash 28 January 1983 was an Australian politician and the 15th Prime Minister of Australia. The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General. 1890)
- January 28 - Billy Fury, British Rock 'n' Roll artist (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Billy Fury (born Ronald William Wycherley, 17 April 1940 - 28 January, 1983) was an internationally successful British Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African 1940)
- February 4 - Karen Carpenter, American singer and drummer (b. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2 1950 &ndash February 4 1983 was a highly successful American Singer and Drummer. 1950)
- February 12 - Eubie Blake, American musician and songwriter (b. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the James Hubert Blake ( February 7, 1887 &ndash February 12 1983) was a Composer, Lyricist, and pianist of Ragtime 1887)
- February 14 - Lina Radke, German athlete (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Karoline ("Lina" Radke-Batschauer ( October 18, 1903 &ndash February 14, 1983) was a German runner. 1903)
- February 22 - Sir Adrian Boult, English conductor (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Sir Adrian Cedric Boult CH ( 8 April 1889 1889)
- February 23 - Herbert Howells, English composer (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Herbert Norman Howells CH (17 October 1892 &ndash 23 February 1983 was an English Composer, organist, and teacher 1892)
- February 25 - Tennessee Williams, American playwright (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Thomas Lanier Williams III (March 26 1911 &ndash February 25 1983 better known as Tennessee Williams, was a major American playwright who received many of the top theatrical 1911)
- February 27 - Nikolai Aleksandrovich Kozyrev, Russian astronomer and astrophysicist (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Nikolai Alexandrovich Kozyrev ( September 2, 1908 &ndash February 27, 1983) was a Russian Astronomer / Astrophysicist 1908)
- February 28 - Winifred Atwell, British pianist (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Winifred Atwell ( 27 February 1914 &ndash 28 February 1983) was a Pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain 1914)
- March 3 - Hergé, Belgian comics creator (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Georges Prosper Remi ( May 22, 1907 - March 3, 1983) better known by the Pen name Hergé, was a Belgian 1907)
- March 3 - Arthur Koestler, Austrian writer (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Arthur Koestler CBE ( September 5, 1905, Budapest &ndash March 3, 1983, London) was a 1905)
- March 8 - William Walton, English composer (b. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Sir William Turner Walton, OM ( March 29, 1902 &ndash March 8, 1983) was a British Composer and 1902)
- March 9 - Ulf von Euler, Swedish physiologist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Ulf Svante von Euler ( February 7, 1905 &ndash March 9, 1983) was a Swedish physiologist and Pharmacologist. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1905)
- March 15 - Rebecca West, English-born writer (b. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Cicely Isabel Fairfield ( December 21, 1892 - March 15, 1983) known by her pen name Rebecca West, or Dame Rebecca West 1892)
- March 16 - Freda Dudley Ward, former royal mistress (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Winifred May Marquesa de Casa Maury ( 28 July 1894 &ndash 16 March 1983) universally known by her first married name as Freda Dudley Ward 1894)
- March 17 - Haldan Keffer Hartline, American physiologist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Haldan Keffer Hartline ( December 22, 1903 &ndash March 17, 1983) was an American physiologist who was a cowinner (with The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1903)
- March 27 - Elsie Eaves, American civil engineer, George Norlin Silver Medal from the University of Colorado (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Elsie Eaves (born May 5, 1898 in Idaho Springs, Colorado) was the first female associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers George Norlin (1871-1942 was president of the University of Colorado from 1919 until he retired in 1939 he was named acting president in 1917 1898)
April-June
- April 4 - Gloria Swanson, American actress (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Gloria Swanson (March 27 1899 – April 4 1983 was an Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe -winning American Hollywood 1897)
- April 22 - Earl 'Fatha' Hines, American musician (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Earl Kenneth Hines, universally known as Earl "Fatha" Hines, ( 28 December, 1903 Duquesne Pennsylvania &ndash 22 April 1903)
- April 30 - George Balanchine, choreographer (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule See also List of ballets by George Balanchine, George Balanchine (January 22 1904 &ndash April 30 1983 born Giorgi Melitonis dze Balanchivadze 1904)
- April 30 - McKinley "Muddy Waters" Morganfield, American musician (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule For the album by Redman, see Muddy Waters (album. For the college football coach see Muddy Waters (football coach. 1915)
- May 2 - Norm Van Brocklin, former National Football League quarterback (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin ( March 15, 1926 &ndash May 2, 1983) The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. 1926)
- May 8 - John Fante, American writer (b. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen John Fante ( April 8, 1909 &ndash May 8, 1983) was an American novelist short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent 1909)
- May 14 - Roger J. Traynor, American judge (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Roger John Traynor ( February 12, 1900 &ndash May 14, 1983) served as the 23rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California from 1900)
- May 18 - Frank Aiken, Irish Foreign Minister (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Frank Aiken (Proinsias Mac Aodhagáin new spelling Proinsias Mac Aogáin; 13 February 1898 – 18 May 1983 was a senior Irish Politician. 1898)
- May 19 - Jean Rey, President of the European Commission (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Jean Rey ( July 15, 1902 &ndash May 19, 1983) was a Belgian lawyer and Liberal politician who became President of the European The President of the European Commission is the head of the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union. 1902)
- May 21 - Kenneth Clark, British art historian (b. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Kenneth McKenzie Clark Baron Clark, OM, CH, KCB, FBA ( July 13, 1903 &ndash May 21, 1983) was an 1903)
- May 22 - Albert Claude, Belgian biologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Albert Claude ( August 24 1899 &ndash May 22 1983) was a Belgian Biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1899)
- May 31 - Jack Dempsey, American heavyweight champion boxer (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Jack "Manassa Mauler" Dempsey ( June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983) was an American boxer who held the world 1895)
- June 2 - Stan Rogers, Canadian musician (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Stanley Allison "Stan" Rogers ( November 29, 1949 &ndash June 2, 1983) was a Canadian Folk musician and Songwriter 1949)
- June 8 - Miško Kranjec, Slovenian writer (b. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Miško Kranjec (Krányecz (around September 15 1908 – June 8 1983) was a Slovene Writer. 1908)
- June 10 - Larry Hooper, American singer, The Lawrence Welk Show (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem For the American murder victim see Arthur Shelton Larry Hooper ( July 22, 1917 – June 10, 1983 The Lawrence Welk Show is a musical Variety show hosted by former Big band leader Lawrence Welk. 1917)
- June 12 - Norma Shearer, Canadian-born actress
- June 18 - Marianne Brandt, German industrial designer (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Edith Norma Shearer (August 10 1900 - June 12 1983 was an Academy Award&ndashwinning Canadian-American actress. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Marianne Brandt ( October 1, 1893 &ndash June 18 1983) was a German painter, sculptor, Photographer 1893)
- June 25 - Alberto Ginastera, Argentine composer (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Alberto Evaristo Ginastera ( Buenos Aires, April 11 1916 &ndash June 25 1983 Geneva) was an Argentine Composer of classical music 1916)
July-September
- July 1 - Buckminster Fuller, American architect (b. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller ( July 12, 1895 &ndash July 1, 1983) was an American Architect, Author 1895)
- July 4 - John Bodkin Adams, alleged English murderer (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples John Bodkin Adams ( January 21, 1899 &ndash July 4, 1983) was an Irish-born British General practitioner, convicted 1899)
- July 7 - Vicki Morgan, American model (murdered) (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Vicki Morgan ( August 9, 1952 &ndash July 7, 1983) was a model and a high-profile murder victim 1952)
- July 11 - Ross Macdonald, American-Canadian writer (b. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Ross Macdonald is the Pseudonym of the American - Canadian Writer of Crime fiction Kenneth Millar ( December 13 1915)
- July 12 - Chris Wood, British rock musician (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. For other people by this name see Chris Wood. Christopher Gordon Blandford 'Chris' Wood (born 24 June 1944, in 1944)
- July 20 - Frank Reynolds, American journalist (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold 1923)
- July 23 - Georges Auric, French composer (b. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Georges Auric ( February 15, 1899 &ndash July 23, 1983) was a French composer born in Lodève, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon 1899)
- July 29 - Raymond Massey, Canadian actor (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Raymond Hart Massey ( August 30 1896 &ndash July 29 1983) was a Canadian -born American actor 1896)
- July 29 - David Niven, English actor (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat James David Graham Niven (1 March 1910 – 29 July 1983 was an English Academy Award -winning Actor probably best known for his role as the punctuality-obsessed 1910)
- August 2 - James Jamerson, American Motown Bassist (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the James Lee Jamerson ( January 29, 1936 - August 2, 1983) was an American bassist 1938)
- August 3 - Carolyn Jones, American actress (b. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Carolyn Sue Jones ( April 28, 1930 — August 3, 1983) was an American Actress, best remembered for playing the role 1930)
- August 6 - Klaus Nomi, German Pop Singer, Artist, Performance art (b. Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Klaus Sperber ( January 24, 1944 - August 6, 1983) better known as Klaus Nomi, was a German Countertenor noted 1944)
- August 16 - Earl Averill, baseball player (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Howard Earl Averill ( May 21, 1902 - August 16, 1983) was an American player in Major League Baseball who was a Center 1902)
- August 17 - Ira Gershwin, American lyricist (b. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Ira Gershwin ( 6 December 1896 &ndash 17 August 1983) was an American Lyricist who collaborated with his younger 1896)
- August 21 - Benigno Aquino, Jr., Filipino politician (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Benigno Servillano Aquino Jr ( November 27, 1932 – August 21 1932)
- September 1 - Larry McDonald, U. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Lawrence Patton McDonald ( April 1 1935 – September 1 1983) was an American Politician and a member of the United S. Congressman (plane crash) (b. 1935)
- September 10 - Felix Bloch, Swiss-born physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. This page addresses only the Swiss physicist for the man accused of espionage see Felix Bloch (diplomatic officer Felix Bloch ( October 23 The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1905)
- September 10 - Jon Brower Minnoch, heaviest man who ever lived (b. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Jon Brower Minnoch (1941-1983 was the heaviest man recorded in history 1941)
- September 10 - Dai Rees, British golfer (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. For the Welsh rugby union international see Dai Rees (rugby player Dai Rees ( 31 March 1913 &ndash 10 September 1913)
- September 25 - King Léopold III of Belgium (b. Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Leopold III (born as Léopold Philippe Charles Albert Meinrad Hubertus Marie Miguel (French or Leopold Filips Karel Albert Meinrad Hubertus Maria Miguel 1901)
- September 26 - Tino Rossi, Corsican singer (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Tino Rossi ( 29 April 1906 &ndash 26 September 1983) was a singer and film actor of Corsican origin 1907)
October-December
- October 6 - Terence Cardinal Cooke, American Catholic archbishop (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Terence James Cardinal Cooke, ( March 1, 1921 - October 6, 1983) was an American cardinal the tenth bishop (seventh archbishop of the Roman 1921)
- October 8 - Joan Hackett, American actress (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Joan Hackett ( March 1, 1934 – October 8, 1983) was an American actress who appeared on stage in films and on television 1934)
- October 18 - Willie Jones, baseball player (b. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Willie Edward Jones ( August 16 1925 – October 18 1983) nicknamed "Puddin' Head" was a Major League Baseball Third 1925)
- October 23 - Jessica Savitch, American journalist (drowned in a car accident) (b. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Jessica Beth Savitch ( February 1, 1947 &ndash October 23, 1983) was a well-known American Television broadcaster 1947)
- October 28 - Otto Messmer, American cartoonist (b. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Otto Messmer ( August 16 1892 - October 28 1983) was an American Animator, best known for his work on the Felix 1892)
- October 31 - George S. Halas, American football player and coach (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse George Stanley Halas Sr ( February 2 1895 &ndash October 31 1983) nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr 1895)
- November 3 - Alfredo Antonini, American conductor and composer (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Alfredo Antonini ( May 31, 1901 - November 3, 1983) - was a leading Italian / American symphony conductor and composer who 1901)
- November 7 - Germaine Tailleferre, French composer (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Germaine Tailleferre ( April 19, 1892 - November 7, 1983) was a French Composer and the only female member of the famous 1892)
- November 14 - Tómas Guðmundsson, Icelandic poet (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Tómas Guðmundsson ( 6 January 1901 &ndash November 14 1983) was an Icelandic author 1901)
- November 15 - John Le Mesurier, British actor (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. John Le Mesurier (born John Charles Elton Le Mesurier De Somerys Halliley; 5 April 1912 &ndash 15 November 1983 was a BAFTA Award-winning English actor 1912)
- December 2 - Fifi D'Orsay, Canadian actress (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Fifi D'Orsay ( April 16, 1904 - December 2, 1983) was an actress 1904)
- December 3 - Troy Bergeron, Arena Football League player
- December 6 - Lucienne Boyer, French singer (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Troy Joseph Bergeron (born December 3, 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an Arena football Wide receiver for the Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Lucienne Boyer ( Paris, August 18 1903 - Paris, December 6 1983) was a French female singer best known for her song " 1903)
- December 8 - Slim Pickens, American actor (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Louis Burton Lindley Jr (June 29 1919 &ndash December 8 1983 better known by the Stage name Slim Pickens, was an American Rodeo performer and 1919)
- December 11 - Sir Neil Ritchie, British general (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office General Sir Neil Methuen Ritchie GBE Following his retirement he emigrated to Canada and took up a position as chairman of an insurance company 1897)
- December 21 - Paul de Man, Belgian-born literary critic (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Paul de Man ( December 6, 1919 December 21, 1983) was a Belgian -born Deconstructionist literary critic and 1919)
- December 23 - Colin Middleton, Northern Irish artist (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Colin Middleton MBE ( 29 January 1910 &ndash 23 December 1983) was an Irish Artist and surrealist. 1910)
- December 25 - Joan Miró, Catalan painter (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Joan Miró i Ferrà ( April 20, 1893 &ndash December 25, 1983) was an ethnic Catalan (of Spanish nationality 1893)
- December 28 - Dennis Wilson, American musician (The Beach Boys) (drowned) (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Dennis Carl Wilson ( December 4 1944 – December 28 1983) was an American Rock and roll musician best known as a founding The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture 1944)
Nobel prizes
Templeton Prize
External links
Notes
Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Padma Vibhushan Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, FRS ( Tamil: சுப்பிரமணியன் சந்திரசேகர் English ˌtʃʌndrəˈʃeɪkɑr( William Alfred "Willie" Fowler ( August 9, 1911 &ndash March 14, 1995) was an American Astrophysicist. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Professor Henry Taube PhD, MSc, BSc, FRSC ( November 30, 1915 &ndash November 16, 2005 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Barbara McClintock (June 16 1902 – September 2 1992 the 1983 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, was an American scientist and one of the world's most distinguished The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred Sir William Gerald Golding ( 19 September, 1911 – 19 June, 1993) was a British novelist poet and Nobel Prize for Literature The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, officially named The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (Sveriges riksbanks pris i ekonomisk Gérard Debreu (born July 4, 1921, Calais December 31, 2004, Paris) was a French-born economist and mathematician Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn ( Алекса́ндр Иса́евич Солжени́цын) (December 11 1918 – August 3 2008 was a Russian Novelist
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