Famous Birthdays
- Kristen Kish, Korean-born American chef (2012 winner Top Chef), born in Seoul, South Korea
- Rita Lavelle, American politician figure (as head of EPA convicted of perjury in "Sewergate" scandal), born in Portsmouth, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Leon Mirsky, Russian-British mathematician (Mirsky's theorem), dies at 64
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About December 1, 1983
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
- #1 Song: Uptown Girl - Billy Joel