Historical Events
- "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" closes at E O'Neill NYC after 63 performances
- Heavy rain causes a mudslide that destroys a bridge at Nagasaki, Japan, killing 299
- KHJ (LA) & KFRC (San Francisco) become 2nd & 3rd stereo AM stations
- Single "Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor from "Rocky III" soundtrack starts 6-week run at #1 on US charts (Grammy for Best Rock Performance)
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Paquin, Canadian-born New Zealand Oscar-winning actress (The Piano, True Blood), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Elisabeth Moss (41 years old)
American actress (Mad Men), born in Los Angeles, California
- Elise Crombez, Belgian model
- Thiago Medeiros, Brazilian racing driver
- Tord Øverland Knudsen, Norwegian bassist (The Wombats), born in Elverum, Norway
Famous Weddings
Sally Ride
Physicist and astronaut Sally Ride (31) weds astronaut Steven Hawley (30) in Salina, Kansas
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About July 24, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara
