Historical Events
- American rock group The Doobie Brothers split up
- Arkas tanker at Montz La, spills 1.47 million gallons of oil
- NBA and Players Association reach a 4-year agreement that includes a 53% revenue-sharing plan in return for minimum & maximum payrolls; first of its kind in team sports
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Tyree Henry, American actor (If Beale Street Could Talk), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Chloé Zhao (42 years old)
Chinese filmmaker and director (The Rider, Nomadland), born in Beijing, China
- Jessica Joseph, American ice dancer (World Junior champion 1998), born in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Lennon Murphy, American rock singer-songwriter, born in Ronkonkoma, New York
- Philippe Mexès, French soccer defender (France 29 caps), born in Toulouse, France
- Tal Ben Haim, Israeli soccer defender (Israel 96 caps), born in Rishon LeZion, Israel
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Eberhard, [Helmut von Rauschenplat], German journalist, anti-fascist war resistor, and co-signer of modern constitution, dies at 85
1982 Highlights
About March 31, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 18 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
