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
Famous Birthdays
- Kurara Chibana, Japanese beauty queen, first runner-up Miss Universe 2006, born in Naha, Japan
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
- #1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- #1 Song: Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band