What Happened on June 16, 1982

Historical Events

  • Britain makes request to Argentina to arrange for return of prisoners

Album Release

Columbia Records releases "Somewhere in the Stars", the fourth studio album by Rosanne Cash; produced by husband Rodney Crowell, and featuring her father Johnny Cash on one track

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Wingert, American soccer player, born in Babylon, New York
  • Matt Costa, American singer-songwriter, born in Huntington Beach California
  • May Andersen, Danish model (Victoria's Secret), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Missy Peregrym, Canadian actress
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • James Honeyman-Scott, English rock guitarist and vocalist (The Pretenders - "Brass In Pocket"), overdoses on drugs at 25

About June 16, 1982

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini

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