Historical Events
- Commencement of Sri Lanka's 1st Test Cricket match, v England
Famous Birthdays
- Adriano, Brazilian footballer, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Brian Bruney, American baseball player, born in Astoria, Oregon
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, American actor and filmmaker (3rd Rock From the Sun, Inception), born in Los Angeles, California
- Rebekah Vardy, English media personality (Wagatha Christie libel trial), born in Norwich, England
Famous Deaths
- Lee Strasberg, Austrian acting coach and actor (The Godfather: Part II, Somewhere in the Night), dies at 80
- Nestor Chylak, American Baseball HOF umpire (AL 1954-78; 3 x ALCS; 5 x World Series; 6 x MLB All Star games), dies at 59
- Thelonious Monk, American jazz pianist and composer ("Straight, No Chaser"; "'Round Midnight"; "Brilliant Corners"), dies of a stroke at 64
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About February 17, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
#1 Song: A Town Called Malice/Precious - Jam
