What Happened on March 1, 1982

Historical Events

  • NY Times raises its price from 25 cents to 30 cents
  • Russian spacecraft Venera 14 lands on Venus, sends back data
  • Ski lift malfunctions at Luz-Ardiden in Pyrenees, kills five people
1982 History

Famous Deaths

  • Charlie Spivak, Ukrainian-American big band trumpeter and bandleader, dies at 75
1982 Highlights

About March 1, 1982

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
  • UK #1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit