Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
17th Academy of Country Music Awards: Alabama, Merle Haggard, and Barbara Mandrell win
- Alfredo Magana elected President of El Salvador
Murder of Interest
American mafia hitman Richard Kuklinski murders pharmacist Paul Hoffman by beating him with a tire iron
Famous Birthdays
- Kamran Jawaid, Pakistani film critic
Famous Deaths
- Herbert Collum, German composer, dies at 67
- Jimmy Jones, American jazz pianist, arranger, and accompanist, dies at 62
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About April 29, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 11 months and 26 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
