What Happened on July 15, 1982

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

  • US #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - The Human League
  • UK #1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara