Historical Events
- Challenger flies to Kennedy Space Center via Ellington AFB, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Alberto Gilardino, Italian soccer striker (57 caps; Parma, AC Milan, Fiorentina, Genoa) and coach (Rezzato, Pro Vercelli, Siena, Genoa), born in Biella, Italy
- Philippe Gilbert, Belgian road cyclist (World C'ship gold road race 2012; UCI World Tour & VĂ©lo d'Or 2011), born in Verviers, Belgium
About July 5, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - The Human League
- #1 Song: Happy Talk - Captain Sensible