What Happened on July 8, 1982

Historical Events

  • "7 Brides for 7 Brothers" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 5 performances
  • 15th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Hotel San Diego

Sports History

Billy Martin records his 1,000th career win as a manager

  • Porn star John Homes convicted of receiving stolen property
  • Senegalese Trotskyist political party LCT is legally recognized
1982 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Joshua Alba, American actor, brother of Jessica Alba, born in Biloxi, Mississippi
  • Sophia Bush, American actress (One Tree Hill), born in Pasadena, California
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Isa Miranda, Italian model and actress (Summertime), dies of infected bone at 77
  • Virginia Hall [Goillot], American spy with British Special Operations during WWII (1940-66), dies at 76
1982 Highlights

About July 8, 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: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - The Human League
  • UK #1 Song: Happy Talk - Captain Sensible