Sunday January 17, 1982: on this day

January 17, 1982 was the 17th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 17, 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 January 17, 1982, who was born and died on January 17, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Shoot the Moon, directed by Alan Parker), TV series (e.g. The Last Song) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1982?


January 17, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1982 can also be written as 1/17/1982 in the US and as 17/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1982 in January 1982 calendar

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January 17, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1982:

  • Mauno koivisto is elected president of finland.
  • Unemployment in the united kingdom increases by 129,918 to 3,070,621, a post-war record.

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January 17, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Dog personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 12:29 am and setting at 12:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Feb 08, 1982.

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Who was born on January 17, 1982?


Famous people born on January 17, 1982:

  • Lashane Wade

    NBA player known for his scoring ability and leadership on the court.

  • Dwyane Wade

    Dwyane wade is a retired american basketball player known for his successful career with the miami heat and his three nba championships.

  • Mel Lisboa

    Brazilian actress, and a well-known family, is the daughter of claudia lisboa.

  • Andrew Webster

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Amanda Wilkinson

    Canadian singer.

  • Elise Strachan

    Youtube star.

  • Hwanhee

    South korean singer and actor (fly to the sky).

  • Shelli Poole

    Reality star.

  • Alex Varkatzas

    Atreyu, a greek-american lead singer (atreyu).

  • Reda Kriket
  • Noni Wharemate
  • Artem Starhorods'kyj
  • Fidan Doğan
  • Tommaso Marconi
  • Ali Abbas Zafar
  • David Blue
  • Ricardo Bóvio

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 17th

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January 17, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 7 days old,

or 2205 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15438 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 January 17, 1982?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1982.

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January 17, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1982:

  • Osvaldo Zubeldía
  • Juan O'Gorman
  • Varlam Tichonovič Šalamov
  • Nino Veglia

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1982:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 11th and January 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1982 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Let's Groove
  4. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  5. - Centerfold

January 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1982 was The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Land Of Make Believe
  2. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  3. - Get Down On It
  4. - Ant Rap
  5. - Oh Julie

January 17, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1982 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Turn Your Love Around
  3. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  4. - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
  5. - Hit And Run

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January 17, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shoot the Moon

Shoot the Moon

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Albert Finney, Diane Keaton, Karen Allen, Peter Weller

Borotalco

Borotalco

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Carlo Verdone

Starring: Carlo Verdone, Eleonora Giorgi, Christian De Sica, Angelo Infanti

Country: Italy

Vice Squad

Vice Squad

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Gary Sherman

Starring: Season Hubley, Gary Swanson, Wings Hauser, Pepe Serna

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

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

Country: Italy

A Stranger Is Watching

A Stranger Is Watching

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham

Starring: Kate Mulgrew, Rip Torn, James Naughton, Shawn von Schreiber

January 17, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

Let There Be Love

Let There Be Love

Release year: 1981

American Playhouse

American Playhouse

Release year: 1982

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Remembrance by Danielle Steel

Remembrance

By:

After World War II, the Italian homeland of her beloved Serena, Principessa Di San Tibaldo was destroyed. Her name, her ancestry, is all that remains.

God Emperor Of Dune by Frank Herbert

God Emperor Of Dune

By:

Dune is alive and well after hundreds of years. Leto, the son and savior of Dune, is alive, but far from human. This is the fate of all humanity

Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

Gorky Park

By:

"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces

The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

By:

Edward X. Delaney, a retired cop, takes on a female serial murderer in this spine-tingling thriller by Lawrence Sanders (New York Times bestselling author). By day she is a middle-aged secretary

Teenage Romance by Delia Ephron

Teenage Romance

By:

This book offers a humorous and sympathetic view of the painful pleasures associated with adolescent passages. It is illustrated by the charming drawings of Edward Koren.

January 17, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Missing Ring

The Missing Ring

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure / RPG

Publisher: Datamost

Sharp Shot

Sharp Shot

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel

Escape From the Mindmaster

Escape From the Mindmaster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: First-person Adventure

Publisher: Starpath

Firebug

Firebug

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: MUSE Software

Gravitar

Gravitar

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1982?

On January 17, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1982?

On January 17, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1982?

On January 17, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1982?

January 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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