Historical Events
- 75% of North America is covered by snow
Famous Birthdays
- Fabricio Coloccini, Argentine soccer centre-back (39 caps; Deportivo La Coruña, Newcastle United), born in Córdoba, Argentina
- Jason Peters, American football player, born in Queen City, Texas
- Kevin Sheridan, American actor (Soul Man), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Eduardo Frei Montalva, president of Chile (1964-70), dies at 71
- Tommy Tucker [Robert Higginbotham], American R&B singer-songwriter, and piano player ("Hi-Heel Sneakers"), dies due to a poorly ventilated home improvement project at 48
1982 Highlights
About January 22, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
- #1 Song: The Land Of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz