Historical Events
Argentina Surrenders South Georgia Island
Argentina surrenders to Great Britain on South Georgia Island, near the Falkland Islands
- Gene Michael becomes NY Yankee manager for 2nd time
Music History
Rod Stewart is mugged, gunman steals his $50,000 Porsche on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Famous Birthdays
- Brock Gillespie, American basketball player (CB Ciudad de Valladolid), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- J. B. Holmes, American golfer (British Open 2016 3rd; 5 PGA Tour titles), born in Campbellsville, Kentucky
- Joanne Gobure, Nauruan poet, born in Denigomodu, Nauru
- Jon Lee, English actor and singer (S Club 7), born in Ipplepen, Devon, England
Famous Deaths
- Celia Johnson, British actress (Jean Brodie), dies of stroke at 73
- Ville Ritola, Finnish 5/10km runner (Olympic gold 1924, 28), dies at 86
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About April 26, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- #1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul Mccartney & Stevie Wonder