Historical Events
Gandhi
"Gandhi" directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Ben Kingsley and John Gielgud premieres in New Delhi (Best Picture 1983)
Thriller
"Thriller", 6th studio album by Michael Jackson is released (Grammy Award Album of the Year 1984, best-selling album of all time, Billboard Album of the Year 1983)
- Ottumwa, Iowa, declared "Video Game Capital of the World" by mayor Jerry Parker
- STS-6 vehicle moves to launch pad
- US submarine Thomas Edison collides with US Navy destroyer in South China Sea
- USSR performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Elisha Cuthbert, Canadian actress (24), born in Calgary, Alberta
- Jason Pominville, Canadian ice hockey player
- Tony Giarratano, American baseball player
1982 Highlights
About November 30, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Holidays: St. Andrew's Day (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Truly - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Beat Surrender - Jam
