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