What Happened on March 7, 1982

Historical Events

  • 29th ACC Men's Basketball Tournament: North Carolina beats Virginia, 47-45
  • Jarmilla Kratochvilova run world record 400 m indoor (49.59 sec)
  • NCAA Tournament Selection televised live for 1st time
1982 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Erika Yamakawa, Japanese model and gravure idol, born in Moriaka, Japan
  • Kate Michael, American beauty queen
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Borromeo Mills, American composer, dies at 68
1982 Highlights

About March 7, 1982

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
  • UK #1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit