It happened on a… May 20

President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela wins a second term in an election marked by boycotts and acussations of vote rigging.

David Letterman, after 33 years, hosts the « Late Show with David Letterman » for the last time.

The reality series « America’s Next Top Model », created by Tyra Banks, debuts on UPN.

The Hubble Space Telescope sent back its first photographs.

« Every Breath You Take » single released by The Police. (Billboard Song of the Year 1983)

Elton John is the 1st western pop star to tour USSR.

The first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at Auschwitz.

II Summer (Modern) Olympic Games open in Paris (last 5 months).

Levi Strauss began marketing blue jeans with copper rivets.