Historical Events
- Britain makes request to Argentina to arrange for return of prisoners
Somewhere in the Stars
Columbia Records releases "Somewhere in the Stars", the fourth studio album by Rosanne Cash; produced by husband Rodney Crowell, and featuring her father Johnny Cash on one track
- Political party "Official Monster Raving Loony Party" is founded by English rocker Screaming Lord Sutch
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Wingert, American soccer defender (1 cap; MLS Cup C'ship 2009 Real Salt Lake 247 games; Columbus Crew, NYC FC), born in Babylon, New York
- Matt Costa, American singer-songwriter, born in Huntington Beach California
- May Andersen, Danish model (Victoria's Secret), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Missy Peregrym, Canadian actress
Famous Deaths
- James Honeyman-Scott, English rock guitarist and vocalist (The Pretenders - "Brass In Pocket"), overdoses on drugs at 25
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About June 16, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 8 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
