Historical Events
- 43-year-old St. Louis reliever Jim Kaat pitches 1 inning for the Cardinals in a season-opening, 14-3 rout of Houston; sets a MLB record for pitchers by playing in his 24th consecutive season
- British Royal Navy aircraft carriers Invincible and Hermes, with escort vessels, depart Portsmouth, England for the Falkland Islands in response to the Argentine invasion
- Lord Carrington, British Foreign Secretary resigns for his failure to foresee the invasion of the Falkland Islands
Famous Birthdays
- Alexandre Prémat, French racing driver, born in Juvisy-sur-Orge, Essonne, France
- Hayley Atwell, British-American actress (Captain America; Agent Cater), born in London, England
- Matt Pickens, American professional soccer goalkeeper, 2002-19, and coach (Nashville), born in Washington, Missouri
- Thomas Hitzlsperger, German footballer, 2001-13, and football director (VfB Stuttgart), born in Munich, West Germany
Famous Deaths
- Abe Fortas, US Supreme Court Justice, 1965-69, dies at 71
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About April 5, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
#1 Song: Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band
