Sunday August 15, 1982: on this day

August 15, 1982 was the 227th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 15, 1982 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 1982, who was born and died on August 15, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor), movies (e.g. The Beastmaster, directed by Don Coscarelli), TV series (e.g. Born To The Wind) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1982?


August 15, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 227th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1982 can also be written as 8/15/1982 in the US and as 15/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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August 15, 1982: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 1982: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1982 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 15, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 06:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.

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Who was born on August 15, 1982?


Famous people born on August 15, 1982:

  • Nkenge Jones

    Olympic hurdler and gold medalist.

  • Biruk Tesfaye

    Biruk Tesfaye is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies in Africa achieve success.

  • Miliyah Carter

    Miliyah Carter is an American actress known for her roles in various television shows and films.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Onyekachi

    Ifeanyichukwu Onyekachi is a talented Nigerian filmmaker whose work has been recognized at several international film festivals for its...

  • Cori Yarckin

    American singer and actress.

  • Heather Carolin

    Heather carolin is an american actress and model known for her work in the adult entertainment industry.

  • Lex Fridman

    Computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles.

  • Benjamin Cohen

    Co-founder of the iconic ice cream company Ben & Jerry's known for its social and environmental activism.

  • Enrique Lopez

    Serial entrepreneur known for innovative ventures.

  • David Harrison

    American basketball player.

  • Casey Burgener

    American weightlifter.

  • Germán Caffa

    Argentine footballer.

  • David Call

    Actor.

  • Tsuyoshi Hayashi

    Japanese actor.

  • Dirk Orlishausen
  • Rory Best
  • Adam Cole
  • Colombre
  • Silvia La Notte

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 4 days old,

or 2170 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15192 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1982.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1982?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1982.

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August 15, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1982:

  • Hugo Theorell

    Swedish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1982).

  • Earsel Watkins

    Earsel Watkins was an American professional boxer who competed in the middleweight division during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Jock Taylor

    British motorcycle racer who won the Sidecar World Championship twice.

  • Ernie Bushmiller

    American cartoonist (d. 1982).

  • Patrick J G McGee

    Irish actor barry lyndon, who was born in ireland, dies at the age of 60.

  • Giuseppe Cassia
  • Maurice Gallay
  • Norman Malloy
  • Axel Hugo Theodor Theorell
  • Hubert Lanz

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Vincenta Zaleska

    Notable physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

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August 15, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1982:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 15, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Of The Tiger
  2. - Hurts So Good
  3. - Abracadabra
  4. - Hold Me
  5. - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

August 15, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 15, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come On Eileen
  2. - Eye Of The Tiger
  3. - Fame
  4. - Don't Go
  5. - It Started With A Kiss

August 15, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 15, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
  2. - Dance Floor (Part I)
  3. - I Really Don't Need No Light
  4. - Planet Rock
  5. - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)

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August 15, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beastmaster

The Beastmaster

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Don Coscarelli

Starring: Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos

Country: United States of America

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

Gian Burrasca

Gian Burrasca

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Pier Francesco Pingitore

Starring: Mario Carotenuto, Marisa Merlini, Alvaro Vitali, Clara Colosimo, Gigi Reder, Gianfranco Barra, Enzo Robutti, Gisella Sofio, Toni Ucci, Diana Dei, Dino Emanuelli, Luca Sportelli

Country: Italy

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Amy Heckerling

Starring: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus

Country: United States of America

Manhattan Baby

Manhattan Baby

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Christopher Connelly, Laura Lenzi, Brigitta Boccoli, Giovanni Frezza

August 15, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 1982 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Born to the Wind

Born to the Wind

Release year: 1982

Country: United States of America

Chitrahaar

Chitrahaar

Release year: 1982

Es muß nicht immer Mord sein

Es muß nicht immer Mord sein

Release year: 1982

Les moineau et les Pinson

Les moineau et les Pinson

Release year: 1982

August 15, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Man From St. Petersburg by Ken Follett

The Man From St. Petersburg

By:

Feliks was his name. He was a master manipulator and came to London to do a crime that would change the course of history. He was a master manipulator and had many weapons, but they were not enough to defeat …

Different Seasons by Stephen King

Different Seasons

By:

The Magical Pen of Stephen King and Four Mesmerizing Novellas Rita Hayworth, and the Shawshank Retribution"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks strange and startling revenge...the basis of the Best Picture Academy Award

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

By:

Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Pearson, Durk, and Sandy Shaw

Thy Brother'S Wife by Andrew M. Greeley

Thy Brother'S Wife

By:

Paul and Sean Cronin were shaped by their father, a multimillionaire self-made, who decided that one of his sons would become a cardinal.

Princess by Robert Lacey

Princess

By:

Part fairy tale, part girl next door story, Diana Spencer's story has captured the imagination and heart of the entire world.

August 15, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spectre

Spectre

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Datamost

Snack Attack

Snack Attack

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Datamost

Eyes

Eyes

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Rock-ola

Space Cavern

Space Cavern

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Games by Apollo

Gravitar

Gravitar

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1982?

On August 15, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1982?

On August 15, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1982?

On August 15, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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history

What happened in 1982?

1982 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Canada Constitution Act replaces British North America Act
  • In accordance with Camp David, Israel completes Sinai withdrawal
  • Yanks fire manager Bob Lemon and replaces him with Gene Michael

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What was the calendar for August 1982?

August 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1982 calendar looked like.

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