Famous Birthdays
- Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir, Icelandic singer and actress, born in Reykjavik, Iceland
- Cain Velasquez, American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, born in Salinas, California
- Tom Pelphrey, American actor, born in Howell Township, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- George Kleinsinger, American composer (Tubby the Tuba), dies at 68
- Keith Green, American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and pianist ("There Is a Redeemer"; "(Until) Your Love Broke Through"), and minister, dies in plane crash at 28
- Nick Lucas [Dominic Lucanese], American jazz guitarist and singer ("Tiptoe Through the Tulips"; "Painting the Clouds With Sunshine"), dies of double pneumonia at 84
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About July 28, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 9 months
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
