Historical Events
- Japanese election law is amended to allow for proportional representation.
- Longest baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago IL, ends after 22 innings - before LA Dodgers beat Cubs 2-1 (game started Aug 17th)
- NYSE tops 100m shares traded for the 1st time, sets a new record of 132.69m shares traded
Sports History
Pete Rose sets record with his 13,941st plate appearance
Famous Deaths
- Beverly Bayne, American actress (Romeo & Juliet, Passionate Youth), dies at 87
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About August 18, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express
