Historical Events
Chancellor Kohl
West German parliament officially confirms Helmut Kohl as the country's new Chancellor
Famous Birthdays
- Jered Weaver, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 2010-12; LA Angels), born in Northridge, California
Famous Deaths
- Ahmad Hassan al-Bakr, Iraqi fieldmarshal and President of Iraq (1968-79), dies at 68
- Glenn Gould, Canadian classical pianist (Bach's Goldberg Variations) and broadcaster (Solitude Trilogy), dies after suffering a stroke at 50
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About October 4, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 16 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
