Historical Events
- Body of Wendy Caulfield, 1st Green River victim, found near Seattle
- Columbia flies to Kennedy Space Center via Dyess AFB, Texas
Event of Interest
Senate confirms George P. Shultz as US 60th Secretary of State by vote of 97-0
Famous Deaths
- Bill Justis, American musician and producer (Raunchy), dies of cancer at 58
- Donald Beard, cricketer (4 Tests for NZ 1952-56), dies
- Wendy Caulfield, 1st Green River victim, found near Seattle
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About July 15, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - The Human League
- #1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara