Historical Events
Frances
"Frances", film depicting life of actress Frances Farmer and starring Jessica Lange, first released in the US
- 35.7 cm rainfall at Big Fork, Arkansas (state record)
- 77°F highest December temperature ever recorded in Cleveland, Ohio
Leonard vs. Benitez
After losing his world welterweight boxing titles to Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns wins WBC Super Welterweight crown in a majority points decision over Wilfred Benitez at Superdome, New Orleans
Famous Birthdays
- Jaycee Chan, American-born Hong Kong singer and actor, born in Los Angeles, California
Michael Essien (41 years old)
Ghanaian football player considered one of the world's best midfielders (58 caps; Chelsea, Lyon), born in Accra, Ghana
Famous Deaths
- Dutch Meyer, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (National C'ship 1935, 38; TCU), dies at 84
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About December 3, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Truly - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Beat Surrender - Jam
