What Happened on July 5, 1982

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

  • US #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - The Human League
  • UK #1 Song: Happy Talk - Captain Sensible