What Happened on July 29, 1982

Famous Birthdays

  • Allison Mack, American actress (Smallville), and cult member (NXIVM), born in Preetz, West Germany
  • Janez Aljančič, Slovenian footballer, born in Ljubljana
  • Jônatas Domingos, Brazilian footballer, born in Fortaleza, Brazil

Famous Weddings

  • British "Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor (21) weds hair stylist and photographer Tracy Wilson in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Cor Kieboom, Dutch president of Feyenoord football club, dies at 81
  • Harold Sakata [Toshiyuki], American actor (Gold Finger, Dimension 5), dies of liver cancer at 62
  • Richard Gale, English general and airborne commander (Normandy), dies at 86

Vladimir Zworykin (1888-1982)

Russian-American inventor who developed the cathode ray tube for television, dies at 94 [1]


Died in 1982 1982 Highlights

About July 29, 1982

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
  • UK #1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara