Historical Events
- First Compact Discs (CDs) released to the public in Germany
- LA Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs, 6-5, in 21 innings (game completed 8/18)
- South Bend, Ind jury acquits self-avowed racist Joseph Paul Franklin
Famous Birthdays
- Cheeleader Melissa [Melissa Anderson], American professional wrestler, born in Los Angeles, California
- Mark Salling, American actor and musician (Glee), born in Dallas, Texas (d. 2018)
- Phil Jagielka, English footballer (Sheffield United), born in Sale, England
Famous Deaths
- Barney Phillips [Bernard Philip Ofner], American actor (Dragnet, Felony Squad), dies from cancer at 68
- Ruth Voorst, South African (A World Apart), killed by letter bomb
1982 Highlights
About August 17, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 1 day
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
