What Happened on October 22, 1982

Historical Events

  • Gene Mauch resigns as manager of Angels

Famous Birthdays

  • DJ Drastic [Daniel M. Johnson], American club DJ, and radio presenter, born in Brooklyn, NYC
  • Heath Miller, American football tight end (Super Bowl 2005, 08; Pro Bowl 2009, 12; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Richlands, Virginia
  • Robinson Canó, Dominican baseball second baseman (8 × All-Star; World Series 2009 NY Yankees; Gold Glove Award 2010, 12; World Baseball Classic MVP 2013), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

Famous Deaths

  • Savitri Devi [Maximiani Portas], Greek French Nazi writer, dies at 77
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights

About October 22, 1982

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
  • UK #1 Song: Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club