What Happened on December 12, 1982

Historical Events

  • "Herman Van Veen: All of Him" closes at Ambassador NYC after 6 performances
  • $9,800,000 in cash stolen from money transport car in NYC

Evert-Lloyd's First Title

Australian Open Women's Tennis: Chris Evert-Lloyd wins her first Australian title; beats Martina Navratilova 6-3, 2-6, 6-3

  • The "Snowplow Game": when a snowstorm holds a New England vs Miami game scoreless, Mark Henderson, a convict on work release, on Patriots coach Ron Meyer order, clears the path for John Smith's attempt, which wins the game for the Patriots, 3-0
1982 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Dmitry Tursunov, Russian tennis player, born in Moscow
Born in 1982
1982 Highlights

About December 12, 1982

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Maneater - Daryl Hall John Oates
  • UK #1 Song: Save Your Love - Renee & Renato