The motion picture Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi premiered during May of 1983. Here is a listing of happenings during the year 1983 that are related to the Star Wars saga.
- 08 – The birth of Juan Frigeri occurred.
- 18 – The publication of Star Wars (1977) 70 took place.
- 24 – The Doom Mission serial commenced at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 165 saw publication.
- 12 – Josef Altin came into this world.
- 12 – Iko Uwais was born.
- 14 – The premiere of The Empire Strikes Back (radio) occurred: " Freedom's Winter " was broadcast on NPR.
- 15 – Star Wars (1977) 71 was released.
- 20 – Bronson Webb entered the world.
- 21 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " The Coming Storm " was broadcast on NPR.
- 28 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " A Question of Survival " was broadcast on NPR.
- ?? – The release of Star Wars Monthly 166 occurred.
- 01 – Lupita Nyong'o was born.
- 7 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " Fire and Ice " was broadcast on NPR.
- 14 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " The Millennium Falcon Pursuit " was broadcast on NPR.
- 15 – Star Wars (1977) 72 was published.
- 21 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " Way of the Jedi " was broadcast on NPR.
- 28 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " New Allies, New Enemies " was broadcast on NPR.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 167 was released.
- 01 – Matt Lanter was born.
- 4 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " Dark Lord's Fury " was broadcast on NPR.
- 10 – Jamie Chung entered the world.
- 11 – The Empire Strikes Back: The episode titled " Gambler's Choice " was broadcast on NPR.
- 12 – Star Wars (1977) 73 was published.
- 18 – The Race for Survival serial started at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 18 – The launch of Disney Channel took place.
- 18 – The Empire Strikes Back (radio) concluded: " The Clash of Lightsabers " was broadcast on NPR.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 168 was published.
- 05 – Star Wars: The Arcade Game was released by Atari.
- 12 – Domhnall Gleeson came into this world.
- 12 – The publication of the Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi novelization occurred.
- 17 – Star Wars (1977) 74 was published.
- 25 – The release of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi occurred.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 169 was published.
- 12 – Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu was published.
- 12 – The Ewoks Join the Fight](/article/the_ewoks_join_the_fight(storybook)) was published.
- 14 – Star Wars (1977) 75 was published.
- 16 – Olivia Hack was born.
- 17 – Kamil Lemieszewski was born.
- 22 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 1 was published.
- 29 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 2 was published.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 170 was released.
- 01 – Adam Howden came into this world.
- 07 – Renée Ahdieh was born.
- 07 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 3 was published.
- 11 – The Paradise Detour serial began at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 13 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 4 was published.
- 19 – Star Wars (1977) 76 was published.
- 20 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 5 was published.
- 22 – Polygon Pictures, Inc. was established.
- 27 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 6 was published.
- ?? – Star Wars Monthly 171 was published.
- ?? – Star Wars: The Arcade Game was released in arcades.
- 03 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 7 was published.
- 10 – Bonnie Maree Piesse was born.
- 10 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 8 was published.
- 16 – Star Wars (1977) 77 was published.
- 17 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 9 was published.
- 24 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 10 was published.
- 30 – Star Wars Annual (1977) 3 was published.
- 31 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 11 was published.
- 07 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 12 was published.
- 12 – Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon was published.
- 13 – Star Wars (1977) 78 was published.
- 14 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 13 was published.
- 21 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 14 was published.
- 25 – Donald Glover was born.
- 28 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 15 was published.
- 03 – A New Beginning serial began at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 05 – Noah Segan was born.
- 05 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 16 was published.
- 12 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 17 was published.
- 17 – Felicity Jones was born.
- 18 – Star Wars (1977) 79 was published.
- 19 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 18 was published.
- 26 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 19 was published.
- ?? – Return of the Jedi 1 was published.
- 02 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 20 was published.
- 09 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 21 was published.
- 12 – Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka was published.
- 15 – Star Wars (1977) 80 was published.
- 16 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 22 was published.
- 19 – Adam Driver was born.
- 23 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 23 was published.
- 28 – Emun Elliott was born.
- 30 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 24 was published.
- ?? – Return of the Jedi 2 was published.
- 07 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 25 was published.
- 13 – Star Wars (1977) 81 was published.
- 14 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 26 was published.
- 21 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 27 was published.
- 26 – The Showdown serial began at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
- 28 – Return of the Jedi Weekly 28 was published.
- ?? – Return of the Jedi 3 was published.
- The Ewoks Save the Day saw publication.
- Joe Van Moyland entered the world.
- Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell was released.
- Sabaa Tahir was born.
- Studio Fun International was founded.
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Death Star Battle was released.
- Star Wars: Jedi Arena was released.
- The Star Wars Book of Masks was published.
- The commencement of the publication of Stjärnornas krig took place.
- Kenner released the following action figures: Admiral Ackbar Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit) Bib Fortuna Squid Head Gamorrean Guard Weequay Princess Leia (Boushh Disguise) Nien Nunb Chief Chirpa Logray Emperor's Royal Guard Biker Scout General Madine Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise) Ree-Yees Klaatu Rebel Commando Jabba the Hutt and Salacious B. Crumb (Packed together with the Jabba The Hutt Action Playset)