Historical Events
Coup d'état
Guatemala military coup under General Efraín Ríos Montt, President Romeo Lucas flees
NHL Record
NHL New York Islanders Mike Bossy's 20th career hat trick, in his 5th career 4-goal game, an 8-1 win over visiting Washington Capitols
Famous Birthdays
- José Raúl Contreras, Chilean soccer defender (8 caps; Santiago Wanderers; Universidad de Chile; Huachipato), born in Quilpué, Chile
Famous Deaths
- Mario Praz, Italian literary critic and scholar (Casa della vita), dies at 85
1982 Highlights
About March 23, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- #1 Song: Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band