Historical Events
- The South African Defence Force (SADF) raids Southern Angola
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Halsall, British actor
Famous Deaths
- Tom Drake [Alfred Sinclair Alderdice], American actor (Meet Me In St. Louis; Warlock), dies of lung cancer at 63
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About August 11, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express
