1983
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A list of events in 1983 related to Star Wars.
January
- 08 – Juan Frigeri is born.
- 18 – Star Wars (1977) 70 published.
- 24 – Doom Mission serial begins at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 165 published.
February
- 12 – Josef Altin is born.
- 12 – Iko Uwais is born.
- 14 – The Empire Strikes Back (radio) aired.
- 15 – Star Wars (1977) 71 published.
- 20 – Bronson Webb is born.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 166 published.
March
- 01 – Lupita Nyong'o is born.
- 15 – Star Wars (1977) 72 published.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 167 published.
April
- 01 – Matt Lanter is born.
- 10 – Jamie Chung is born.
- 12 – Star Wars (1977) 73 published.
- 18 – Race for Survival serial begins at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 18 – Disney Channel is launched.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 168 published.
May
- 05 – Star Wars: The Arcade Game is released by Atari.
- 12 – Domhnall Gleeson is born.
- 12 – Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi novelization published.
- 17 – Star Wars (1977) 74 published.
- 25 – Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi released.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 169 published.
June
- 12 – Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu published.
- 12 – The Ewoks Join the Fight published.
- 14 – Star Wars (1977) 75 published.
- 16 – Olivia Hack is born.
- 17 – Kamil Lemieszewski is born.
- 22 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 1 published.
- 29 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 2 published.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 170 published.
July
- 01 – Adam Howden is born.
- 07 – Renée Ahdieh is born.
- 07 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 3 published.
- 11 – The Paradise Detour serial begins at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 13 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 4 published.
- 19 – Star Wars (1977) 76 published.
- 20 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 5 published.
- 22 – Polygon Pictures, Inc. is founded.
- 27 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 6 published.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 171 published.
- ?? – Star Wars: The Arcade Game released in arcades.
August
- 03 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 7 published.
- 10 – Bonnie Maree Piesse is born.
- 10 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 8 published.
- 16 – Star Wars (1977) 77 published.
- 17 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 9 published.
- 24 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 10 published.
- 30 – Star Wars Annual (1977) 3 published.
- 31 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 11 published.
September
- 07 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 12 published.
- 12 – Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon published.
- 13 – Star Wars (1977) 78 published.
- 14 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 13 published.
- 21 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 14 published.
- 25 – Donald Glover is born.
- 28 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 15 published.
October
- 03 – A New Beginning serial begins at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 05 – Noah Segan is born.
- 05 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 16 published.
- 12 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 17 published.
- 17 – Felicity Jones is born.
- 18 – Star Wars (1977) 79 published.
- 19 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 18 published.
- 26 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 19 published.
- ?? – Return of the Jedi 1 published.
November
- 02 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 20 published.
- 09 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 21 published.
- 12 – Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka published.
- 15 – Star Wars (1977) 80 published.
- 16 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 22 published.
- 19 – Adam Driver is born.
- 23 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 23 published.
- 28 – Emun Elliott is born.
- 30 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 24 published.
- ?? – Return of the Jedi 2 published.
December
- 07 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 25 published.
- 13 – Star Wars (1977) 81 published.
- 14 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 26 published.
- 21 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 27 published.
- 26 – Showdown serial begins at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 28 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 28 published.
- ?? – Return of the Jedi 3 published.
Unknown
- The Ewoks Save the Day published.
- Joe Van Moyland is born.
- Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell released.
- Sabaa Tahir is born.
- Studio Fun International is founded.
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Death Star Battle released.
- Star Wars: Jedi Arena released.
- Publication of Stjärnornas krig begins.
Miscellaneous
- Kenner releases the following action figures:
- Admiral Ackbar
- Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight
- Bib Fortuna
- Tessek aka Squid Head
- Gamorrean Guard
- Weequay
- Princess Leia Boushh
- Nien Nunb
- Chief Chirpa
- Logray
- Emperor's Royal Guard
- Imperial Biker Scout
- General Madine
- Tamtel Skreej aka Lando Calrissian Skiff Guard Disguise
- Ree-Yees
- Wooof aka Klaatu
- Rebel Commando
- Jabba the Hutt
- Salacious B. Crumb
- Max Rebo
- Droopy McCool
- Sy Snootles
- Yotts Orren aka Klaatu Skiff Guard
- Orrimaarko aka Prune Face
- AT-ST Driver
- Wicket Wystri Warrick
- Teebo
- Han Solo Trench Coat
- Princess Leia Combat Poncho
- Nikto
- B-Wing Pilot
- 8D8
- Malakili aka Rancor Keeper
- The Emperor
- Paploo
- Lumat