Remember When: 1983
Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America, but abdicates the throne over published lesbian and bondage themed photos in Penthouse Magazine
Just Say No! becomes the 80's phrase of the decade!
The Cabbage Patch Dolls flew off of shelves everywhere
America is saddled with a new class of people...THE YUPPIES!
Chrysler launches the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. Not only does it start a new segment in the auto industry, but manages to keep Chrysler from financial ruin
The US Embassy in Beruit is destroyed by a car bomb.
125 Million people tuned in to watch the final episode of M*A*S*H
Spuds McKenzie becomes tv's newest idol
US invades Grenada
Sally K. Ride becomes the first woman in space aboard the Shuttle Challenger
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Notable Deaths of 1983
Tennesee Williams and Jack Dempsey
