Historical Events
- Caryl Churchill's "Top Girls" premieres in London
- Max speedometer reading mandated at 85 MPH
- Mexico President Lopez Portillo nationalizes banks
- Palestinian Liberation Organization leaves Lebanon
- The United States Air Force Space Command is founded.
Famous Birthdays
- Jeffrey Buttle, Canadian figure skater (World C'ship gold men's singles 2008; Olympic bronze 2006), born in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario
- Paul Dumbrell, Australian auto racer (V8 Supercar Series 2002, 14; Bathurst 1000 2012), born in Melbourne, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Clifford Curzon, British classical pianist (Royal Academy of Music Macfarren Gold Medal), dies at 75
- Haskell Curry, American mathematician (b. 1900)
- Wladislaw Gomulka, Polish partisan/party leader, dies at 76
1982 Highlights
About September 1, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Abracadabra - The Steve Miller Band
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
