Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
Henry Cavill (41 years old)
English actor (Superman), born in Jersey, Channel Islands
Famous Deaths
- Horst Schumann, German Nazi physician who oversaw concentration camp x-ray sterilization and gas chamber murder of Jews, as well as euthanasia centers to kill feeble and ill people, dies at 77
- John Williams, British actor (Family Affair, Dial M for Murder), dies at 80
- Olin Dutra, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1932, US Open 1934), dies at 82
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About May 5, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Beat It - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: True - Spandau Ballet
