Historical Events
PGA Championship
PGA Championship Men's Golf, Southern Hills CC: Ray Floyd wins his second PGA C'ship by 3 shots from fellow American Lanny Wadkins
Famous Birthdays
- David Florence, British canoeist
Famous Deaths
- Eric Brandon, British auto racer (closely associated with development Cooper Car Company), dies at 62
- Ferre Grignard, Belgian pop singer/painter (Crucified Jesus), dies
- Hermine Heijermans, author (Snikken en Smartlapjes), dies at 80
- Kurt Edelhagen, West German jazz pianist, dies at 62
- Valeer van Kerkhove, Flemish writer (De Weerlozen), dies at 63
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About August 8, 1982
Day of the Week: Sunday
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
