Historical Events
- CDC report on a transfusion recipient who developed AIDS symptoms
Doakes vs. Weaver
Heavyweight Michael Doakes KOs Mike Weaver in 1:03 in Las Vegas
- Soyuz T-5 returns to Earth, 211 days after take-off
Famous Birthdays
- Matt Stutzman, American archer (WR longest accurate shot in archery - despite having no arms), born in Kansas City, Kansas
- Shilpa Anand, Indian film and television actress
- Tim Deegan, Canadian MuchMusic VJ, born in Oshawa, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Freeman Gosden, American radio and television writer and actor (The Amos 'n' Andy Show; Calvin and the Colonel), dies at 83
- Roy Webb, American film score composer (films of Val Lewton), dies at 94
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About December 10, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mickey - Toni Basil
#1 Song: Beat Surrender - Jam
