Historical Events
- 32nd Berlin International Film Festival: "Veronika Voss" wins the Golden Bear
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
NHL Record
Wayne Gretzky scores 153rd point of season, breaking NHL record
Famous Birthdays
- Bobi Wine [Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu], Ugandan politician and pop star, born in Mpigi District, Uganda
- Onil Joseph, Dominican baseball player, born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Hal Hooker, cricket (307 partners with Kippax for last wicket), dies
- Kees Rijnsdorp, Dutch writer (Culprit), dies at 87
1982 Highlights
About February 12, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
#1 Song: A Town Called Malice/Precious - Jam