Historical Events
- Los Angeles Dodgers trade 2B Davey Lopes to Oakland A's, breaking up MLB's longest-playing infield (Garvey-Lopes-Russell-Cey) after 8 1/2 seasons
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Tamberelli, American actor, comedian, and musician, born in Wyckoff, New Jersey
- Eric Alexander, American NFL football linebacker, 2004-10 (New England Patriots, and 2 other teams), born in Tyler, Texas
- Sousuke Takaoka, Japanese actor (Battle Royale), born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- John Hay Whitney, American financier, diplomat and publisher of the NY Herald Tribune (1961-67), dies at 77 [1]
- Kurt Edelhagen, German jazz pianist and big bandleader, dies at 61
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About February 8, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 16 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