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