Historical Events
- FCC approves AM stereo radio, KTSA San Antonio goes stereo
- International Whaling Commission votes for total ban on commercial whaling (starting 1985)
Famous Birthdays
- Gerald Wallace, American basketball player (Charlotte Bobcats), born in Childersburg, Alabama
- Paul Wesley [Paweł Wasilewski], American actor (The Vampire Diaries), born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Schottzie Schott, dog mascot of Cincinnati Reds (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Betty Parsons, American artist and art dealer, dies at 82
- Vic Morrow [Morozoff], American film and television actor Combat!; Cimmaron; Roots), killed by helicopter crash during the filming of "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" at 53
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About July 23, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara
