1983 in Austria
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Incumbents
- President – Rudolf Kirchschläger[1]
- Chancellor – (until 24 May) Bruno Kreisky;[2] (from 24 May) Fred Sinowatz[3]
Governors
Events
- 24 April – In the 1983 Austrian legislative election, the Socialist Party wins 90 out of a possible 183 seats to secure a fifth term in government, prompting Bruno Kreisky to stand down as SPÖ leader.[12]
- 14 August – The 1983 Austrian Grand Prix is held at the Österreichring, and is won by Alain Prost in a Renault.[13]
- unknown date – The Vienna Vikings American football club is established.[14]
Births
- 18 August – Cesár Sampson, singer, songwriter, producer[15]
Deaths
- 20 January – Felix Pipes, tennis player (born 1887)[16]
- 30 January – Fritz Machlup, Austrian-born economist (born 1902)[17]
- 12 June – Clemens Holzmeister, architect and stage designer (born 1886)[18]
- 31 July – Eva Pawlik, figure skater and actress, first female skating commentator (born 1927)[19]
- 26 December – Hans Liska, Austrian-born German artist (b. 1907)[20]