What Happened on October 10, 1982

Historical Events

  • Hernan Siles Zuazo installed as president of Bolivia
  • MLB American League Championship: Milwaukee Brewers beat California Angels, 3 games to 2
  • MLB National League Championship: St. Louis Cardinals beat Atlanta Braves, 3-0

Canonization

Pope John Paul II canonizes Rev Maximilian Kolbe, who volunteered to die in place of another inmate at Auschwitz concentration camp, a saint

  • US imposes sanctions against Poland for banning Solidarity trade union
1982 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Amon Buchanan, Australian rules footballer
  • Hideki Mutoh, Japanese racing driver, born in Tokyo
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Jean Effel, French painter and journalist (b. 1908)
1982 Highlights

About October 10, 1982

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
  • UK #1 Song: Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth