Historical Events
- 24th Grammy Awards: "Bette Davis Eyes", "Double Fantasy" win
- Boston Celtics begin an 18 NBA game winning streak
Sports History
Wayne Gretzky scores NHL-record 78th goal of season en route to 92
Famous Birthdays
- Emanuel Villa, Argentine footballer
- Fala Chen, Chinese-American actress (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), born in Chengdu, China
- Klára Zakopalová, Czech tennis player
- Nick Blackburn, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Virginia Bruce, actress (Born to Dance, Great Ziegfield), dies at 71
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About February 24, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
- #1 Song: A Town Called Malice/Precious - Jam