What Happened on March 23, 1982

Historical Events

Coup d'état

Guatemala military coup under General Efraín Ríos Montt, President Romeo Lucas flees

NHL Record

NHL New York Islanders Mike Bossy's 20th career hat trick, in his 5th career 4-goal game, an 8-1 win over visiting Washington Capitols


Famous Birthdays

  • José Raúl Contreras, Chilean soccer defender (8 caps; Santiago Wanderers; Universidad de Chile; Huachipato), born in Quilpué, Chile
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Mario Praz, Italian literary critic and scholar (Casa della vita), dies at 85
1982 Highlights

About March 23, 1982

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
  • UK #1 Song: Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band