Historical Events
People's Choice Awards
8th People's Choice Awards: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field & Jane Fonda win (Motion Picture) and Alan Alda & Barbara Mandrell win (TV)
- Saleem Malik scores 100 in 2nd inning of Test Cricket debut (v SL)
- Sygyzy: all 9 planets aligned on same side of Sun
- The United States places an embargo on Libyan petroleum imports because of their support of terrorist groups.
- Travis Jackson and former commissioner Happy Chandler elected to baseball's Hall of Fame
Event of Interest
US President Reagan proclaims economic sanctions against Libya
Famous Birthdays
- Katharine Isabelle, Canadian actress, born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Timo Glock, German racing car driver
Famous Deaths
- Minoru Shirota, Japanese microbiologist and founder of the Yakult Honsha beverage company, dies at 82
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About March 10, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
- #1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit