Historical Events
- Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center from White Sands
- Largest crowd ever to see a baseball game in Minnesota 52,279
Famous Birthdays
- Bret Harrison, American actor (Orange County), born in Portland, Oregon
- Ilan Hall, Israeli-American chef
- Michael Guy Chislett, Australian-American rock and Christian music guitarist (The Academy Is...2007-11; Hillsong United, 1998-present), born in Skipton, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Paul Wiens, German writer and Stasi informant, dies at 59
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About April 6, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
#1 Song: Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band
