Wednesday August 18, 1982: on this day

August 18, 1982 was the 230th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 18, 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 18, 1982, who was born and died on August 18, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor), movies (e.g. Notturno, directed by Giorgio Bontempi), TV series (e.g. Paraíso) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 1982?


August 18, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1982 can also be written as 8/18/1982 in the US and as 18/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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August 18, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 1982:

  • 1st time nyse tops 100 m figure, 132.69 m shares traded
  • Longest baseball game at wrigley field in chicago il, ends after 22 innings - before la dodgers beat cubs 2-1 (game started august 17th)
  • Nyse sets trading record of 132,690,000 shares traded
  • Pete rose sets record with his 13,941st plate appearance
  • First time nyse trading volume tops 100 million figure, 132.69 million shares traded during business day.
  • Japanese election law is amended to allow for proportional representation.

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August 18, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:15 am and setting at 08:34 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 18, 1982?


Famous people born on August 18, 1982:

  • Suprena Thompson

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Eduarda Machado

    Eduarda Machado is a Portuguese businesswoman and the CEO of Farfetch, a leading online luxury fashion platform.

  • Cynthia Barboza

    Cynthia Barboza is a former American volleyball player who played as an outside hitter and won a gold medal with the US national team at the...

  • Gurbaaz Dhillon

    Gurbaaz Dhillon is a successful Indian entrepreneur who has founded several innovative startups.

  • Princessa Nguyen

    Princessa Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American businesswoman and the CEO of Princessa Enterprises, a diversified holding company with investments...

  • Tanaiya Patel

    Tanaiya Patel is a renowned business consultant who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies.

  • Nazyia Malik

    Nazyia Malik is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their goals.

  • Rehema Abdallah

    Rehema Abdallah is a Sudanese businesswoman and the CEO of Abdallah Group, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, hospitality, and...

  • Angelisse Perez

    Angelisse Perez is a renowned business consultant and author of several best-selling books.

  • Jaquelinne Carvalho

    Jaquelinne Carvalho is a former Brazilian volleyball player who played as a middle blocker.

  • Ahmiya Saleem

    Ahmiya Saleem is a renowned Pakistani playwright whose plays explore themes of social justice and human rights.

  • Akeila Fernandez

    Akeila Fernandez is a Cuban-American essayist whose works explore the intersections of race, gender, and immigration in the United States.

  • Suriyah Rashid

    Suriyah Rashid is a renowned business consultant and the founder of a successful consulting firm.

  • Jaymarie Hernandez

    Jaymarie Hernandez is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous startups and small businesses achieve success.

  • Marianny Diaz

    Marianny Diaz is a Peruvian business consultant who specializes in helping small and medium-sized enterprises.

  • Aidah Rashid

    Aidah Rashid is a renowned business consultant in East Africa, known for her expertise in strategic planning and organizational development.

  • Shayma Saleh

    Shayma Saleh is a highly sought-after business consultant who specializes in helping startups and small businesses grow.

  • Simaya Dlamini

    Simaya Dlamini is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve success.

  • Kadia Touré

    Kadia Touré is an Ivorian businesswoman and the CEO of Touré Group, a leading conglomerate in West Africa.

  • Sabriyah Khalil

    Sabriyah Khalil is a Lebanese playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Denis Leary
    Denis Leary

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

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August 18, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 29 days old,

or 2173 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15217 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 1982?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1982.

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August 18, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 1982:

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • Carlos Botelho
  • Mark Stepanovič Tereščenko

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

  • Antia Loos

    Antia Loos was an American screenwriter and novelist best known for her novel 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'.

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August 18, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 1982:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. 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 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. 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 18, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 18, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

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

Country: Italy

Superstition

Superstition

Release year: 1982

Directed by: James W. Roberson

Starring: James Houghton, Albert Salmi, Lynn Carlin, Larry Pennell

Dear Mr. Wonderful

Dear Mr. Wonderful

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Peter Lilienthal

Starring: Joe Pesci, Karen Ludwig, Frank Vincent, Ed O'Ross

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

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

August 18, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:

Paraíso

Paraíso

Release year: 1982

Miss Candida

Miss Candida

Release year: 1982

The 20th Century Remembered

The 20th Century Remembered

Release year: 1982

Hômu suîto hômu

Hômu suîto hômu

Release year: 1982

August 18, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Touch The Devil by Jack Higgins

Touch The Devil

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Frank Barry, terrorist of high order. His ideology is money, and his record is impeccable. Barry can be reached at (800) 622-8382 if the Russians need review copies of the NATO missile systems.

How To Make Love To A Woman by Michael Morgenstern

How To Make Love To A Woman

By:

Michael Morgenstern surveyed women from all walks of the country to find out what they want. Find out what women love in a man and how to seduce them.

A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney by Andrew A. Rooney

A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney

By:

Andy Rooney's Best Essays, More Than 50 in All, are collected in A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

North And South by John Jakes

North And South

By:

The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return

August 18, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Escape from Rungistan

Escape from Rungistan

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Sirius Software

Money Munchers

Money Munchers

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Datamost

Pepper II

Pepper II

Platform: Arcade (original); ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Arcadia

Arcadia

Platform: VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64,[1] Dragon 32

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Imagine Software

Countdown to Doom

Countdown to Doom

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Atari ST, RISC OS, RM Nimbus, PC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Acornsoft, Topologika

history

Who was the US President on August 18, 1982?

On August 18, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1982?

On August 18, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 1982?

On August 18, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

Find out more about August 18th

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.

Wednesday August 18, 1982