Historical Events
39th Golden Globes
39th Golden Globes: On Golden Pond, Henry Fonda & Meryl Streep win
- Richard Skrenta writes the first PC virus code, which is 400 lines long and disguised as an Apple boot program called "Elk Cloner".
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Rosalynn Sumners
Benitez vs. Durán
WBC super welterweight champion Wilfred Benitez of Puerto Rico defeats boxing legend Roberto Durán of Panama in a 15-round unanimous decision at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas
Famous Deaths
- Félix Labisse, French painter (libidoscaphes), dies at 76
- Riccardo Nielsen, Italian composer (99th Psalm; La via di Colombo), dies at 73
- Stanley Holloway, English comedian (My Fair Lady, Our Man Higgins), dies at 91
Lightnin Hopkins (1912-1982)
American blues musician (Ball of Twine), dies of esophageal cancer at 69
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About January 30, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) - Daryl Hall John Oates
- #1 Song: Oh Julie - Shakin' Stevens