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