Famous Deaths
Bess Truman (1885-1982)
US First Lady (1945-52), dies of congestive heart failure at 97
- Dwain Esper, American film director (The Seventh Commandment), dies at 89
- John Robarts, Canadian politician, Premier of Ontario (b. 1917)
- Maurice Gilliams, Belgian writer and poet (Sources of Insomnia), dies at 82
- Paul Lebeau, Flemish writer (Last Rose, Xanthippe), dies at 74
- Pierre Mendès-France, French Premier (1954-55), dies at 75
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About October 18, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
#1 Song: Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club
