Historical Events
- 750,000 anti-nuclear demonstrators, rally in Central Park, NYC
- Battle of Mount Longdon Falkland Islands
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Blackwell, American musician (The Dirtbombs), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Loïc Duval, French racing driver (Audi Sport), born in Chartres, France
Famous Deaths
- Karl von Frisch, Austrian ethologist and bee expert (Nobel 1973), dies at 95
- Sgt Ian McKay VC, Platoon Sergeant 4 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (British Army) (Falklands War) (b. 1953)
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About June 12, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant
