What Happened on June 27, 1982

Historical Events

  • "Dancin'" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 1,774 performances
  • "Play Me a Country Song" opens & closes at Virginia Theater NYC
  • 4th NASA Space Shuttle Mission: Columbia 4 (STS-4) launches

Famous Deaths

  • Jack Mullaney, American actor (South Pacific; My Living Doll, It's About Time; Spinout), dies of a stroke at 52
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights

About June 27, 1982

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

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