What Happened on July 30, 1982

Historical Events

  • Atlanta Braves remove Chief Noc-A-Homa to make room for more seats
  • USSR performs underground nuclear Test

Famous Birthdays

  • Jimmy Anderson, English cricket fast bowler (most wickets for England in both Test and ODI cricket), born in Burnley, Lancashire
  • Martin Starr [Schienle], American actor (Freaks and Geeks; Silicon Valley), born in Santa Monica, California
  • Yvonne Strahovski, Australian actress (Chuck, The Handmaid's Tale), born in Sydney, Australia

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Nicholson, South African cricket wicket-keeper (1935-36), dies
  • Roberta Pedon, American glamour model, dies at 28
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights

About July 30, 1982

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

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