What Happened on March 27, 1982

Historical Events

  • Carol Hall's musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" closes at the 46th Street Theatre, NYC, after 1577 performances and 2 Tony Award wins
  • Imran takes 14-116 for cricket match v Sri Lanka at Lahore
  • Randy Holt sets Wash Cap record of 34 penalty minutes
1982 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Kurara Chibana, Japanese beauty queen, first runner-up Miss Universe 2006, born in Naha, Japan
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Bob Ysaguirre, American jazz double bass and tuba player (Don Redman Orchestra), dies at 85
  • Fazlur Rahman Khan, Bangladeshi-American structural engineer and architect (Sears Tower, Chicago; John Hancock Center, Chicago; Metrodome, Minneapolis), dies of a heart attack at 52
1982 Highlights

About March 27, 1982

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 2 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