Historical Events
- Atlanta Braves become 1st team to win 1st 12 games of the season
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army explode bombs in Belfast, Derry, Armagh, Ballymena, Bessbrook and Magherafelt; 2 civilians are killed and 12 injured
Famous Deaths
- Andy Sandham, English cricket batsman (14 Tests; 1st triple centurion 325 v WI 1930), dies at 91
- Archibald MacLeish, American lawyer and writer (Conquistador), dies at 89
- Mimi Boesnach, actress (Wedding of Kloris & Roses), dies at 82
1982 Highlights
About April 20, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
