Historical Events
- American MLB Milwaukee Brewers' relief pitcher Rollie Fingers becomes 1st pitcher to get save #300
- Palestinian terrorists are dispersed from Beirut
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- Sobhuza II, Paramount Chief and Ngwenyama of Swaziland (1899-1982) who holds the record for the longest reign of any monarch in recorded history, dies at 83
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About August 21, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 6 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
