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1983 in Netherlands

Explore 7 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1983.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1983

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June

Acting Mayor of Amsterdam

Heerma, Enneรผs ยท Amsterdam ยท Acting Mayor of Amsterdam ยท Government / Amsterdam Regency

Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.

Mayoral Term

Polak, Wim ยท Amsterdam ยท Mayor of Amsterdam ยท Government / Amsterdam Regency

Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.

Acting Mayoral Term

Heerma, Enneรผs ยท Amsterdam ยท Acting Mayor of Amsterdam ยท Government / Amsterdam Regency

Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.

Mayor of Amsterdam

van Thijn, Ed ยท Amsterdam ยท Mayor of Amsterdam ยท Government / Amsterdam Regency

Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.

Other events (month unknown)

Ajax Forward Wins Dutch Scoring Title

van Basten, Marco ยท Amsterdam ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Marco van Basten emerges among the Eredivisie's leading young strikers, beginning the run of league scoring awards that defines his Ajax career.

Feyenoord Transfer

Cruyff, Johan ยท Rotterdam ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Joins Ajax rivals Feyenoord after leaving Amsterdam, taking on the challenge of competing for Dutch honours with a new club late in his playing career.

Transfer to Ajax

Koeman, Ronald ยท Amsterdam ยท Footballer ยท Sport / Football

Joins Ajax from Groningen and develops into a high-scoring defender and midfielder.

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