What Happened on August 13, 1982

Famous Birthdays

  • Ibram X. Kendi, American author and antiracist activist, born in Queens, New York
  • Sarah Huckabee Sanders, American political operative and politician (Trump White House Press Secretary 2017-19, 1st Female Governor of Arkansas 2023-), born in Hope, Arkansas

Sebastian Stan (41 years old)

Romanian-American actor (Captain America: The Winter Soldier; I, Tonya), born in Constanța, Romania

  • Shani Davis, American speed skater (Olympic gold 2006, 10), born in Chicago, Illinois
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Adam Ważyk [Ajzyk Wagman], Polish poet and author (Eyes & Mouth), dies at 76
  • Charles Walters, American actor, choreographer and director (Lili, Easter parade), dies of lung cancer at 70
  • Joe E. Ross, American comedian (Toody-Car 54, Phil Silvers Show), dies at 68
  • Joe Tex [Joseph Arrington Jr.], American soul musician ("Hold What You've Got"; "I Gotcha"), dies at 49
1982 Highlights

About August 13, 1982

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
  • UK #1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express