Famous Birthdays
- Alexandros Tzorvas, Greek footballer
- River Butcher, American stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster, born in Akron, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Helvi Leiviskä, Finnish composer, dies at 80
Henry Fonda (1905-1982)
American stage and screen actor (Mr. Roberts; 12 Angry Men; On Golden Pond), dies of heart disease at 77
- Salvador Sánchez, Mexican boxer (WBC, lineal featherweight title 1980-82), dies in a traffic accident at 23
- Varlam Shalamov, Russian writer (b. 1907)
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About August 12, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express
