Historical Events
- "WKRP in Cincinnati", an ensemble TV sitcom created by Hugh Wilson and set in a struggling radio station, 90th and final episode airs on CBS
- British troops land on Falkland Islands, in the South Atlantic, to repel Argentine military invasion
Famous Birthdays
- Ma'a Nonu, New Zealand rugby union player and All Black, born in Wellington, New Zealand
- Tay Zonday [Adam Bahner], American singer-songwriter ("Chocolate Rain"), and YouTube personality, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
About May 21, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
- #1 Song: A Little Peace - Nicole