Historical Events
- Anthony Shaffer's "Whodunnit" premieres in NYC
- England defeat Australia by three runs at cricket MCG
- US Assay Office in New York City, NY closes
Famous Birthdays
- Dathan Ritzenhein, American runner
- Dawan Landry, American football player
- Kristin Kreuk, Canadian actress
- Wesley Schultz, American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter (The Lumineers - "Submarines"), born in Ramsey, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Alberto Vargas, Peruvian-American painter, primarily of "pin-up girls", dies at 86
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About December 30, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Maneater - Daryl Hall John Oates
- #1 Song: Save Your Love - Renee & Renato