What Happened on October 12, 1982

Historical Events

  • 38.6 cm (15.2") of rainfall, Angoon Alaska (state record)

Baseball Record

Milwaukee Brewer Paul Molitor gets World series record 5 hits

Famous Birthdays

  • Émile Parisien, French jazz soprano and alto saxophonist, and composer, born in Cahors, France
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • (Christiann) "Chris"Reumer, Dutch operatic tenor, dies at 73
1982 Highlights

About October 12, 1982

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
  • UK #1 Song: Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth