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