What Happened on March 5, 1982

Historical Events

Sports History

MLB pitcher Gaylord Perry (with 297 wins) signs with Seattle Mariners

  • Russian spacecraft Venera 14 lands on Venus sends back data

Famous Birthdays

  • Amanda Shires; American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddle player (The Nashville Sound; The Highwomen), born in Lubbock, Texas

Dan Carter (42 years old)

New Zealand rugby player (All Blacks, Crusaders) and highest scorer in test match history, born in Southbridge, New Zealand

  • Giorgia Palmas, Italian television personality and model
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Clifford P. Case, American lawyer and politician, U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey, dies at 77

John Belushi (1949-1982)

American comedian (SNL, 1975-80), actor (Animal House), and singer (The Blues Brothers), dies of a drug overdose at 33


1982 Highlights

About March 5, 1982

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
  • UK #1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit