Historical Events
- NHL Clarence Campbell Conference Final: Vancouver Canucks beat Chicago Black Hawks, 4 games to 1
Sports History
Seattle Mariners Gaylord Perry becomes 15th pitcher to win 300 games
Famous Birthdays
- David Vencl, Czech free-diver (record ice dive without a wetsuit), born in Vrchlabí, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- Sam Baker, American silent film actor (The Missing Link; The Lost City; The Sea Beast), dies at 75
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About May 6, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Chariots Of Fire - Titles - Vangelis
#1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul Mccartney & Stevie Wonder
