Historical Events
- ABC's All Talk radio network expands to 22 stations
Music History
Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Van Morrison and Jackson Browne headline; other performers include: Osibisa, Judie Tzuke, Richie Havens, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Thompson Twins, Climax Blues Band, Talisman, and Incubus
- Voting Rights Act of 1965 extended by Senate by 85-8 vote
Famous Deaths
- Curd Jürgens [Curt Jurgens], German-born Austrian actor (Enemy Below, Longest Day), dies of an acute heart attack at 66
- Djuna Barnes, American author (Nightwood), dies at 80
- John Cheever, American writer (Wapshot Chronicle, Pulitzer), dies at 70
- Roberto Calvi, Italian banker and director (Banco Ambrosiano), hangs himself at 62
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About June 18, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 9 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
