Historical Events
- Ballon d'Or: Juventus striker Paolo Rossi is named best European football player; beats Bordeaux midfielder Alain Giresse and Juventus' Polish midfielder Zbigniew Boniek
Famous Birthdays
- Cedric Benson, American football player, born in Midland, Texas
- François Gourmet, Belgian decathlete, born in Libramont-Chevigny, Belgium
- Kevin Pereira, American television host, born in Rochester, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Douglass Hall, American composer, dies at 84
1982 Highlights
About December 28, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Maneater - Daryl Hall John Oates
- #1 Song: Save Your Love - Renee & Renato