Historical Events
- Air Florida 737 took off in a snowstorm, crashes into 14th St Bridge in Washington, D.C., & falls into Potomac River, killing 78
Baseball Hall of Fame
Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
- Guillermo Coria, Argentine tennis player (World #3 2004; French Open singles 2004 runner-up), born in Venado Tuerto, Argentina
- Ruth Wilson, English actress (The Affair), born in Ashford, England
Famous Deaths
- Marcel Camus, French film director (Orfeu Negro), dies at 69
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About January 13, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: The Land Of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz
