What Happened on July 19, 1982

Historical Events

Sports History

1st annual Cracker Jack Old-Timers Baseball Classic: 75-year-old Luke Appling hits a 275-foot HR off Warren Spahn, as AL beats NL 7-2; participants included Hank Aaron, Lou Brock, Bert Campaneris, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Don Newcombe, and Early Wynn (RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.)

  • Bolivian government resigns
  • David S Dodge becomes 1st American hostage in Lebanon
1982 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Jared Padalecki, American actor (Supernatural), born in San Antonio, Texas
  • Jess Vanstrattan, Australian footballer, born in Gosford, Australia
  • Stuart Parnaby, English footballer and coach (Middlesbrough), born in Durham, England
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • John Harvey, stage and film actor (b. 1911)
1982 Highlights

About July 19, 1982

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
  • UK #1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara