What Happened on September 28, 1982

Historical Events

  • 1st reports appear of death from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules
  • NASA launches Intelsat V satellite, no. 505

Famous Birthdays

  • Abhinav Bindra, Indian shooter
  • Anderson Varejão, Brazilian basketball player
  • Dustin Penner, Canadian hockey player
  • Emeka Okafor, American basketball player
  • Nolwenn Leroy, French Singer
  • Ranbir Kapoor, Indian actor (Rockstar, Barfi!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), born in Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Ray Emery, Canadian hockey player
  • St. Vincent [Annie Clark], American musician and singer-songwriter, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Born in 1982

Famous Deaths

  • Larry Breeding, American actor (Who's Watching the Kids), dies in a car crash on his 36th birthday
  • Mabel Albertson, actress (Gazebo, Bewitched), dies of Alzheimer at 81

About September 28, 1982

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
  • UK #1 Song: Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth