Historical Events
- 4 Dutch TV crew members shot dead in El Salvador
Famous Birthdays
- Steven Pienaar, South African footballer
Famous Deaths
- Hans ter Laag, Dutch sound technician, murdered in El Salvador
- Jan Kuiper, Dutch news editor (IKON), murdered in El Salvador
- Joop Willemsen, Dutch cameraman, murdered in El Salvador
- Koos Koster, Dutch newscaster (IKON), murdered in El Salvador
1982 Highlights
About March 17, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
#1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit
