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