Historical Events
- 1st-class debut of Richie Richardson, Leeward Is v Barbados
- France beats Ireland, 22-9 at the Parc des Princes, Paris but the Irish take the Five Nations Rugby Championship with a 3-1 record and also their 5th Triple Crown
- France performs nuclear test
- Joan Jett & Blackhearts' "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" goes #1 for 7 weeks
- Rev Andries Treurnicht forms Conservative Party of South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- José Moreira, Portuguese footballer
- Nick Blood, British actor (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), born in Aylesbury, England
- Nick Wheeler, American guitarist (The All-American Rejects), born in Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Terrence Duffin, Zimbabwean cricketer
- Tomasz Kuszczak, Polish footballer
Famous Deaths
- Hendrik L van Beek, Dutch vice-admiral, dies at 52
About March 20, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
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