Historical Events
- CDC report on AIDS symptoms in three hemophiliacs
Secretary of State Shultz
George P. Shultz is sworn in as the 60th US Secretary of State
- NASA launches Landsat 4 to thematic map the Earth
- Sun Myung Moon sentenced to 18 months for tax fraud
Famous Birthdays
- Michael UmaƱa, Costa Rican footballer (Pars Jonoubi), born in Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Famous Deaths
- C. R. Swart, South African politician (1st State President of South Africa 1961-67), dies at 88
- Giuseppe Prezzolini, Italian-American writer (La Voce, La Cultura Italiano), dies at 100
- Leendert Braat, Dutch sculptor and writer (White World), dies
- Patrick Dewaere, actor (Catherine & Co), shoots self at 35
1982 Highlights
About July 16, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - The Human League
- #1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara