Historical Events
- NY Islanders win then NHL record 15th straight game by beating Colorado Rockies, 3-2 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Famous Birthdays
- Jason Hirsh, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- René Dubos, French-American microbiologist and author (1969 Pulitzer Prize, made famous "Think globally, act locally"), dies at 81
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About February 20, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
#1 Song: A Town Called Malice/Precious - Jam
