Historical Events
Boston Marathon
86th Boston Marathon: American Alberto Salazar claims men's title in 2:08:51; Charlotte Teske of West Germany wins women's section in 2:29:33
- Guinon Bluford announced as 1st African American NASA astronaut
- Rosie Ruiz, marathon race cheater, arrested for forgery
Event of Interest
Sally Ride is named the 1st American woman astronaut
- USSR Salyut 7 space station put into orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Wong, American stand-up comedian, actress and writer (Always Be My Maybe), born in San Francisco, California
About April 19, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
#1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul Mccartney & Stevie Wonder
