What Happened on September 28, 1982

Historical Events

  • 1st reports appear of death from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules
  • NASA launches Intelsat V satellite, no. 505

Famous Birthdays

  • Abhinav Bindra, Indian shooter
  • Anderson Varejão, Brazilian basketball player
  • Dustin Penner, Canadian hockey player
  • Emeka Okafor, American basketball player,
  • Nolwenn Leroy, French Singer ( Bretonne), born in Saint-Renan, France
  • Ranbir Kapoor, Indian actor (Rockstar, Barfi!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), born in Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Ray Emery, Canadian hockey player
  • St. Vincent [Annie Clark], American musician and singer-songwriter, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Famous Deaths

  • Larry Breeding, American actor (Who's Watching the Kids), dies in a car crash on his 36th birthday
  • Mabel Albertson, American actress (Gazebo, Bewitched), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 81
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights

About September 28, 1982

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
  • UK #1 Song: Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth