Historical Events
- Hyde Park and Regent's Park bombings: 11 British soldiers and 7 military horses killed in Provisional Irish Republican Army bomb attacks during military ceremonies in London
- T Macauly & D Vosburghs musical "Windy City," premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Percy Daggs III, American actor (Wallace in "Veronica Mars"), born in Long Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Okot p'Bitek, Ugandan poet (b. 1931)
About July 20, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara
