Historical Events
- "7 Brides for 7 Brothers" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 5 performances
- 15th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Hotel San Diego
Sports History
Billy Martin records his 1,000th career win as a manager
- Porn star John Homes convicted of receiving stolen property
- Senegalese Trotskyist political party LCT is legally recognized
Famous Birthdays
- Joshua Alba, American actor, brother of Jessica Alba, born in Biloxi, Mississippi
- Sophia Bush, American actress (One Tree Hill), born in Pasadena, California
Famous Deaths
- Isa Miranda, Italian model and actress (Summertime), dies of infected bone at 77
- Virginia Hall [Goillot], American spy with British Special Operations during WWII (1940-66), dies at 76
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About July 8, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - The Human League
- #1 Song: Happy Talk - Captain Sensible