Historical Events
- 1st-class debut of Courtney Walsh, Jamaica v Leeward Islands
- PLO chief Yassar Arafat appears on "Nightline"
Famous Birthdays
- Tobias Schweinsteiger, German footballer
- Zach Miner, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Elisabeth Zernike, Dutch writer (Course of Events), dies at 90
1982 Highlights
About March 12, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 3 months and 15 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