Historical Events
- CBS Mystery Theater final episode on radio after 8 years
- NBC radio cancels almost all of its network daily features
- TV soap "Doctors" ends 19 year run
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Gordon, Scottish soccer goalkeeper (70 caps; Hearts, Sunderland, Celtic; SFWA Footballer of the Year 2006, 15, 22), born in Edinburgh, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Kurt Otto Friedrichs, German-American mathematician, and educator (Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences), dies at 82
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About December 31, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: New Year's Day (Canada, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maneater - Daryl Hall John Oates
#1 Song: Save Your Love - Renee & Renato
