What happened on February 28, 1982?

Headlines from February 28, 1982

• 🏅 Olson Vaults Record – Billy Olson cleared an indoor world-best height of 18 feet 10 inches in the pole vault at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championships.
• 🏀 Georgetown Trounces UConn – Pat Ewing scored 22 points to lead Georgetown from a 9-point first-half deficit to a 60-42 victory over Connecticut in a Big East game.
• 🎉 Canada-China Pact Signed – Canada and China signed an agreement for a cultural exchange program covering arts, journalism, and social sciences for 1982-83.
• 🎭 Catholics and Anglicans Unite – A commission of Anglican and Roman Catholic theologians produced a statement on authority, mapping a path toward church reunion.
• 🌍 2,000 Rally in Japan – About 2,000 people rallied in Shizuoka, Japan, calling for a ban on nuclear weapons, emphasizing global disarmament.
• 🏆 Anthony Tops $1 Million – Earl Anthony became the first million-dollar winner in the Professional Bowlers Association after winning the Toledo Trust national championship.
• 📚 New Liszt Releases – New releases of Franz Liszt's diverse compositions highlight his venturesome work across various musical mediums, including orchestral and choral music.
• 🏔️ Giant Slalom to Epple – Maria Epple won the World Cup women's giant slalom race, while her sister Irene secured third place in the event.
• 🌱 Research at Cook College – Cook College focuses on maintaining New Jersey's food supply while nurturing personal passions through agricultural research.
• ⚖️ Fair Housing Ruling – The Supreme Court ruled that a fair housing tester can sue under the Fair Housing Act even without intending to rent or buy.