The Best of 1982 |
Billboard # 1 - Olivia Newton-John - "Physical" Oscar for Best Movie - "Gandhi" Top Grossing Movie - "E.T. - The Extraterrestrial" Top Movie Video - "Clash of the Titans" Top TV Show - "Dallas" |
Events: Michael Jackson's "Thriller" sells 20 million albums to become the largest selling record ever. Ozzy bites the head off a live bat thrown at him at a January 20 performance. Argentina invades the Falklands (UK); Argentina has to withdraw its troops after two months. Italy wins the Soccer World Cup in Spain Helmut Kohl becomes chancellor in Germany (and STILL is chancellor) Leonid Breznjev dies, Yuri Andropov takes over The Reverend Sun Myung Moon marries 4,150 of his "Moonie" followers at Madison Square Garden. Tylenol Scare, October 5th Nancy Reagan appears at a Washington benefit dressed as a bag lady to protest criticism of her expensive outfits. Princess Grace of Monaco dies when her car hurtles over a cliff. John Belushi dies March 5 of cocaine and herion. Prine William is born to Charles and Di. Mexico's economy collapses. Liposuction is introduced. Telephone company breaks up into 22 distinct regional phone companies. The Equal Rights Amendment dies, three states short of ratification. The Vietnam Memorial is erected in Washington D.C. The first artificial heart transplant takes place, the receipent lives 112 days. Delorean Motor Company goes bankrupt |