What Happened on September 17, 1982

Historical Events

Bad to the Bone

"Bad to the Bone" single by George Thorogood and the Destroyers first released

Famous Birthdays

  • Hope Larson, American illustrator and cartoonist
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • David Dubinsky, Belarusian-born American labor leader (Freedom Award, 1969 Medal of Freedom), dies at 90
  • Manos Loïzos, Greek composer (Ta Tragoudia Mas) and well known leftist critic of the Greek military junta, dies after suffering several strokes at 44
1982 Highlights

About September 17, 1982

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hard To Say I'm Sorry - Chicago
  • UK #1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor