1983 in Wales - Events

Events

  • 9 June - In the UK General Election.
    • The SDP, led by Roy Jenkins, allies with the Liberals and gains fourteen seats.
    • Stefan Terlezki becomes MP for Cardiff West.
    • Plaid Cymru retains two seats.
    • John Marek is elected for Wrexham, becoming the only Czech-speaking MP.
    • Geraint Howells retains Ceredigion for the Liberals.
  • 3 October - Neil Kinnock replaces Michael Foot as leader of the UK Labour Party.
  • Alan Wilson discovers what he believes to be King Arthur's memorial stone at the small ruined church of St Peter-super-Montem on Mynydd-y-Gaer in Glamorgan.
  • Marcher Sound launches on 1260 AM and 95.4 FM (now BBC Radio Wales) from Wrexham, inaugurating the Marcher Radio Group.
  • The BBC National Chorus of Wales is formed.

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