Famous Birthdays
- Adrian Gonzalez, American-Mexican baseball player (Los Angeles Dodgers), born in San Diego, California
- Anthony Roth Costanzo, American operatic countertenor (Akhnaten), actor, and educator, born in Durham, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Al Leader, Canadian-American Hockey Hall of Fame player, referee and administrator (Western Hockey League), dies at 78
- Gilles Villeneuve, Canadian auto racer (World F1 runner-up 1979; Ferrari), dies in a practice accident prior to Belgian GP, at 32
- Neil Bogart, American record executive (b. 1943)
1982 Highlights
About May 8, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Chariots Of Fire - Titles - Vangelis
- #1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul Mccartney & Stevie Wonder