| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 01 1983 | Mikis Theodorakis Awarded Lenin Peace Prize |
| May 06 1983 | Hitler Diaries Revealed As Hoax |
| May 16 1983 | Sudan Movement Rebels Against Sudanese Government |
| May 17 1983 | FOA Request Reveals Oak Ridge Mercury Contamination |
| May 17 1983 | Agreement Is Signed On Israeli Withdrawal |
| May 18 1983 | Ireland Cracks Down On Pirate Radio |
| May 20 1983 | HIV Virus Journal By Luc Montagnier |
| May 20 1983 | Car Bomber Sizwe 19 Dead Pretoria |
| May 26 1983 | Earthquake Triggers Tsunami, Which Devastates Japan |