Historical Events
- Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala during country's civil war, 171 people killed led by Santos López Alonzo
- In Texas, Charles Brooks, Jr. becomes the first person to be executed by lethal injection in the US.
- Suriname army under Desi Bouterse fires on radio station building
Famous Deaths
- Bertus de Harder, Dutch soccer player, 1937-57 (Bordeaux), and manager (1957-64), dies at 62
- Charlie Brooks Jr, convicted murderer became 1st US prisoner to be executed by lethal injection, at a prison in Huntsville, Texas
- George Kistiakowsky, Ukrainian-American chemist who helped develop the first atomic bomb (Manhattan Project) but later opposed nuclear weapons, dies at 82
- William "Will" Lee, American actor (They Live by Night, Melody Lane), dies from a heart attack at 74
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About December 7, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mickey - Toni Basil
#1 Song: Beat Surrender - Jam
