What Happened on January 27, 1982

Historical Events

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's biblical rock opera "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" opens at Royale Theatre, NYC; runs for 747 performances

  • Los Angeles Kings set an NHL record with their 6th consecutive tied game, a 4-4 deadlock against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers
  • Mauno Koivisto installed as President of Finland

Phillies Trade Two for DeJesus

Philadelphia Phillies trade shortstop Larry Bowa & infielder Ryne Sandberg to Chicago Cubs for 2nd baseman Ivan DeJesus

  • Roberto S. Cordova installed as President of Honduras
  • West Indies beat Australia 3-1 to win cricket's World Series Cup
1982 History

Famous Deaths

  • Iris Korn, American actress (Widder-Palmerstown USA), dies at 60
1982 Highlights

About January 27, 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: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) - Daryl Hall John Oates
  • UK #1 Song: Oh Julie - Shakin' Stevens