Historical Events
- EPCOT Center opens in Orlando, Florida
Midnight Love
Marvin Gaye releases his last studio album "Midnight Love" featuring single "Sexual Healing"
- The Sony CDP-101, world's first commercially released Compact Disc player released in Japan for 168,000 yen ($730)
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
The Nightfly
Warner Bros. Records releases "The Nightfly". the debut solo studio album by singer-songwriter keyboardist Donald Fagen of the band Steely Dan
Event of Interest
West Germany's Christian Democrat Union ousts Helmut Schmidt as Chancellor, replacing him with Helmut Kohl
Famous Birthdays
- Sandra Oxenryd, Swedish pop-dance singer, born in Kristinehamn, Sweden
About October 1, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
#1 Song: Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth
