Historical Events
- Bomb attack in Tehran, kills 60, injures 700
Event of Interest
The Portland Building, designed by Michael Graves, considered the 1st postmodern building is opened in Portland Oregon
Famous Birthdays
- George Pettit, Canadian hardcore singer (Alexisonfire), born in Grimsby, Ontario
- Tyson Chandler, American basketball center (NBA C'ship 2011 Dallas Mavericks; NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2012 NY Knicks; Olympics gold 2012), born in Hanford, California
Famous Deaths
- William Bernbach, American advertising creative director, dies at 71
About October 2, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
#1 Song: Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth
