1982

1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year of the 198th decade, the 20th century, the 2nd millennium and was starting on a Friday.

March

 * March 16 - US release of the The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats.

November

 * November 6 - Candy Girl, a song was written by the New Edition group is recorded.
 * November 27 - You Can't Hurry Love was released by Phil Collins.

December

 * Unknown day - Is There Something I Should Know?, a song was written by the Duran Duran group is recorded in London.

Unknown

 * Give It Up was released by the KC group.

July

 * July 17 - Natasha Hamilton, past member of the Atomic Kitten group.