Historical Events
- Eddie Hill sets propeller-driven boat water speed record of 229 mph
- US Men's Amateur Golf Championship, The Country Club: Jay Sigel wins 8 & 7 over David Tolley
Famous Birthdays
- Alexandre Geijo, Spanish-Swiss footballer, born in Geneva, Switzerland
- Sondre Lerche, Norwegian musician, born in Bergen, Norway
Famous Deaths
- Douglas Bader, RAF fighter pilot in World War II (b. 1910)
About September 5, 1982
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hard To Say I'm Sorry - Chicago
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
