What Happened on March 9, 1982

Famous Birthdays

  • Paul Ballard, English television presenter, born in Essex

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Badel, British actor (Shogun, Salome, Bill Brand), dies of a heart attack at 58
  • Rab Butler, British politician and minister who favoured appeasement, dies at 79
  • Rex Marshall, American TV announcer (Circuit Rider, Herman Hickman Show), dies from a heart attack at 64
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights

About March 9, 1982

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 1 month and 18 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