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October 17, 1982 was the 290th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 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 October 17, 1982, who was born and died on October 17, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jack & Diane by John Cougar), movies (e.g. First Blood, directed by Ted Kotcheff), TV series (e.g. Nature) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1982?
- October 17, 1982: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1982?
- October 17, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1982?
What day of the week was October 17, 1982?
October 17, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1982 can also be written as 10/17/1982 in the US and as 17/10/1982 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1982:
- 1st live orchestra on commerical network since 1954 (national symphony)
- Emmy news and documentaries award presentation
- Robin yount is 1st to have 2 4-hit games in a world series
October 17, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1982 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 07:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 03, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1982.
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Who was born on October 17, 1982?
Famous people born on October 17, 1982:
- Tarena Ross
Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball.
- Nick Riewoldt
Nick riewoldt is an australian former professional australian rules footballer known for his long and successful career with the st kilda...
- Marion Rolland
Alpine ski racer.
- Jona Olsson
Jona Olsson is a Swedish former alpine skier who won multiple World Cup races.
- Becky Albertalli
American author known for young adult novels like 'Simon vs.
- Hope Larson
Known for her work on graphic novels like 'A Wrinkle in Time' and 'Batgirl'.
- Rubén Ramírez
Argentine footballer.
- Benjamin Cook
Youtube star.
- Anna Tunnicliffe
- Kaitlin Leck
- Jean-Felix Moupegnou
- Yūko Ōga
- Ahmed Daher
- Marysa Baradji-Duchêne
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 41 years 6 months old,
or 498 months and 7 days old,
or 2166 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15165 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1982?
There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1982.
October 17, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1982:
- Peterus van Doorne
Dutch industrialist dies at 47.
- George Atlee Goodling
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
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October 17, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1982:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1982 was Jack & Diane by John Cougar, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Cougar - Jack & Diane
- Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now?
- The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
October 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1982 was Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
- Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
- Fat Larry's Band - Zoom
- The Kids From 'Fame' - Starmaker
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
October 17, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Evelyn King - Love Come Down
- The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
- The Time - 777-9311
- Cheryl Lynn And Luther Vandross - If This World Were Mine
- Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy
October 17, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
First Blood
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna, Bill McKinney
Country: United States of America
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Tommy Lee Wallace
Starring: Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O'Herlihy, Michael Currie
Country: United States of America
The Sender
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Roger Christian
Starring: Kathryn Harrold, Zeljko Ivanek, Shirley Knight, Paul Freeman
Notturno
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi
Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani
Country: Italy
Antonieta
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Carlos Saura
Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Hanna Schygulla, Ignacio López Tarso, Carlos Bracho
October 17, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Nature
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Nigel Cole
Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page
Country: United States of America
Juinen
Release year: 1982
Squadron
Release year: 1982
October 17, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery
By: Femmy DeLyser
Fonda's personal trainer, DeLyser (pre-birth of Troy in 1973), later joined Jane's Workout studios as a teacher of breathing exercises for pregnant women.
The One Minute Manager
By: Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …
Cloak Of Darkness
By: Helen MacInnes
Bob Renwick, the founder of Interintell counter-terrorist agency, receives a list of names in a quiet London bar. The Minus List was compiled by a ruthless international executive.
Atlantic High
By: William F. Buckley Jr
Atlantic High tells the story of Buckley’s 1980 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. It is also a recollection of Buckley’s reflections on sailing and the importance good company.
October 17, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Escape from Rungistan
Pepper II
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Penetrator
Pickaxe Pete (Europe) Pick Axe Pete! (US)
Who was the US President on October 17, 1982?
On October 17, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1982?
On October 17, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1982?
On October 17, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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 October 1982?
October 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
