What Happened on September 6, 1982

Historical Events

  • Dutch Internal minister Mr M Red assigns BVD to spy on communists

Telethon

Jerry Lewis' 17th Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $28,400,000

Tug of War

Parlophone/EMI releases Paul McCartney single "Tug of War" from album of the same name

Sports History

Pittsburgh Pirates retire Willie Stargell's #8

  • Polish dissidents seize Polish Embassy in Bern, Switzerland

About September 6, 1982

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)

Music Charts

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