Historical Events
- Tracy Caulkins wins her 36th US swimming title aged 19
Famous Birthdays
- Gennady Golovkin, Kazakh boxer (undisputed world middleweight champion), born in Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Famous Divorces
Bryan Cranston
Actor Bryan Cranston (26) divorces writer Mickey Middleton after 4 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Katherine Rawls, American diver (Olympic silver 3m springboard 1932, 36) and swimmer (Olympic bronze 4×100m freestyle 1936), dies from cancer at 64
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About April 8, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
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
