What Happened on February 21, 1982

Historical Events

  • "Little Me" closes at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC after 36 performances

Ain't Misbehavin'

Musical review of Fats Waller songs "Ain't Misbehavin'" starring Nell Carter and Irene Cara, closes at Longacre Theater, NYC, after 1604 performances, winning 3 Tony and 4 Drama Desk Awards

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernhard Auinger, Austrian racing driver, born in Salzburg, Austria
  • Chantal Claret [Euringer], American power-pop singer-songwriter (Morningwood), born in Berkeley, California
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Murray the K [Kaufman], American disk jockey sometimes referred to as the 5th Beatle, dies of cancer at 60
1982 Highlights

About February 21, 1982

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
  • UK #1 Song: A Town Called Malice/Precious - Jam