What Happened on December 29, 1982

Historical Events

Sports History

American college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant ends his career with University of Alabama (323 wins)

Bob Marley Stamp

Jamaican Post issues commemorative postage stamp featuring reggae singer Bob Marley


Famous Birthdays

Alison Brie (41 years old)

American actress (Community, GLOW), born in Los Angeles, California

  • Gabrielle Destroismaisons, Québécois singer, born in Québec, Canada

Famous Deaths

  • Sol C Siegel, American film producer (A Letter To Three Wives, High Society, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), dies of a heart attack at 79
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights

About December 29, 1982

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

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