Historical Events
- "Forbidden Broadway" by/with Gerard Alessandrini premieres in NYC
- Mark Thatcher, son of UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher, makes his way home after 6 days missing in the Sahara
Famous Birthdays
- Armando Galarraga, Venezuelan baseball player, born in Cumaná, Venezuela
- Prince Philip and Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, born in Fairfax, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Red Smith, American sportscaster and columnist (Pulitzer 1976, Fight Talk), dies at 76
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About January 15, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: The Land Of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz
