Historical Events
- 1st permanent artificial heart successfully implanted (U of Utah) in retired dentist Barney Clark; lived 112 days with Jarvic-7 heart
- American track and field record holder Steve Scott sets record for fastest round of golf played on a regulation course; posts a 95, completing 18 holes in 29:33.05s at Miller Golf Club in Anaheim, California; he used only two clubs, and ran between holes
Famous Birthdays
- Pizon [Michael Scala], Italian-American rapper and producer, born in Queens, New York
Famous Deaths
- David Blue [Cohen], American folk musician, dies of a heart attack while jogging in Greenwich Village at 41
- Giovanni Ferrari, Italian soccer midfielder (44 caps; US Alessandria, Juventus, Internazionale) and manager (Italy 1958–59, 1960–62), dies at 74
- Isador Goodman, South African-Australian composer, dies at 73
- Marty Feldman, English comedian (Young Frankenstein), dies of a heart attack at 49
1982 Highlights
About December 2, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Truly - Lionel Richie
- #1 Song: Beat Surrender - Jam