Historical Events
- Droppin Well bombing: 11 British soldiers and 6 civilians are killed by an Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) time bomb at the Droppin’ Well Bar in Ballykelly, County Londonderry
Famous Birthdays
- Alberto Contador, Spanish cyclist and Tour de France winner (2007, 09), born in Pinto, Madrid, Spain
- Robbie Gould, American football player (San Francisco 49ers), born in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
- Sean Ervine, Zimbabwean cricketer (played for Zimbabwe in the 2003 Cricket World Cup), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
Famous Divorces
- US Senator Ted & Joan Kennedy divorce
1982 Highlights
About December 6, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mickey - Toni Basil
#1 Song: Beat Surrender - Jam
