Historical Events
- Honda becomes the first Asian automobile company to produce cars in the United States with the opening of their factory in Marysville, Ohio. The Honda Accord is the first car produced there.
Appointment of Interest
MLB owners vote not to renew Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's contract; AL owners vote for Kuhn, 11-3, and NL, 7-5, 2 shy of 3/4 majority required for re-election; eventually replaced by Peter Ueberroth
Famous Divorces
Martin Scorsese & Isabella Rossellini
Director Martin Scorsese (39) divorces Isabella Rossellini (30) after 3 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- James Broderick, American actor and director (Dog Day Afternoon, Family), dies of cancer at 55
- King Vidor, American film director (War & Peace, Stella Dallas), dies of a heart ailment at 88
- Leighton Lucas, British composer and conductor, dies at 79
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About November 1, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker And Jennifer Warnes
- #1 Song: Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club