Historical Events
- Don Lever becomes first captain of NHL New Jersey Devils
- US marines land in Beirut Lebanon
Famous Birthdays
- Barney Rogers, Zimbabwean cricketer, born in Harare, Zimbabwe
- Cléber Luis Alberti, Brazilian football goalkeeper, born in Palmital, Brazil
- Joshua Kennedy, Australian footballer (Australia national soccer team), born in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
- Mijaín López, Cuban Graco-Roman wrestler (4x Olympic Gold, 5x world champion), born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba
- Youssouf Hersi, Ethiopian football midfielder, born in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Famous Deaths
- Ulla Jacobsson, Swedish actress (Zulu, One Summer of Happiness), dies of bone cancer at 53
1982 Highlights
About August 20, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 8 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