What Happened on November 12, 1982

Historical Events

  • Aaron Pryor scores a 14th round KO of Alexis Argüello in Miami to retain his WBA super lightweight boxing title in the first of 2 meetings between the Hall of Famers; The Ring’s 'Fight of the Decade'
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
  • Zaheer Abbas gets his 100th 100 in Test Cricket for Pakistan v India, goes to 215

Famous Birthdays

Anne Hathaway (41 years old)

American actress (Les Misérables; The Dark Knight Rise; The Princess Diaries), born in New York City

  • Mikele Leigertwood, English footballer, born in London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom
  • Ryan Carnes, American actor (General Hospital), born in Pittsfield, Illinois

About November 12, 1982

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker And Jennifer Warnes
  • UK #1 Song: I Don't Wanna Dance - Eddy Grant