Historical Events
- Atlanta snaps an 11-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over Padres
- Iran "Ramadan-offensive" in Iraq
Sports History
Pete Rose (Phillies) 12,365 at bat sets record (passes Aaron)
Famous Deaths
- Patrick Magee [McGee], Northern Irish actor and director (A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon), dies from a heart attack at 60
- Thruston B. Morton, American republican politician (Sen-Ky, 1957-69), dies at 74
About August 14, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express
