Historical Events
- Arkansas judge rules against obligatory teaching of creation
Sittler Leaves Maple Leafs
Star center Darryl Sittler leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs on medical advice because of mental depression; trade request was taking too long
Famous Birthdays
- Janica Kostelić, Croatian skier, born in Zagreb, Croatia
Famous Deaths
- Edmund Herring, Australian military commander, Lieutenant Governor of Victoria (b. 1892)
- Hans Conried, American actor (Peter Pan; Bullwinkle Show; Make Room for Daddy - "Uncle Tonoose"; The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T), dies from a heart ailment at 64
- Harvey Lembeck, American stage and screen actor (The Phil Silvers Show; Stalag 17; Beach Party films), dies of a heat attack at 58
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About January 5, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League
