Historical Events
Coup d'état
Guatemala military coup under General Efraín Rios Montt, President Romeo Lucas flees
NHL Record
Isle's Mike Bossy's 20th career hat trick-4 goals
Famous Birthdays
- José Raúl Contreras, Chilean soccer defender (8 caps; Santiago Wanderers; Universidad de Chile; Huachipato), born in Quilpué, Chile
Famous Deaths
- Mario Praz, Italian literary critic and scholar (Casa della vita), dies at 85
About March 23, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
#1 Song: Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band
