Historical Events
People's Choice Awards
8th People's Choice Awards: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field & Jane Fonda win (Motion Picture) and Alan Alda & Barbara Mandrell win (TV)
- Saleem Malik scores 100 in 2nd inning of Test Cricket debut (v SL)
- Sygyzy: all 9 planets aligned on same side of Sun
- The United States places an embargo on Libyan petroleum imports because of their support of terrorist groups.
- Travis Jackson & Happy Chandler elected to Hall of Fame
Event of Interest
US President Reagan proclaims economic sanctions against Libya
1982 History
Famous Birthdays
- Katharine Isabelle, Canadian actress, born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Timo Glock, German racing car driver
Famous Deaths
- Minoru Shirota, Japanese microbiologist and founder of the Yakult Honsha beverage company, dies at 82
About March 10, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
#1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit
