Friday August 20, 1982: on this day

August 20, 1982 was the 232nd day of the year 1982, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 20, 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 20, 1982, who was born and died on August 20, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 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 20th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 1982?


August 20, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1982 can also be written as 8/20/1982 in the US and as 20/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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August 20, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1982:

  • Us marines land in beirut lebanon
  • Don lever becomes the first captain of the new jersey devils.
  • Lebanese civil war: a multinational force lands in beirut to oversee the palestine liberation organization's withdrawal from lebanon.

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August 20, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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 August 20th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 09:36 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 20, 1982?


Famous people born on August 20, 1982:

  • Meghan Ory
    Meghan Ory

    Tv actress.

  • Korde Arrington

    Former NFL linebacker known for his exceptional tackling skills.

  • Yukari Nakamura

    Yukari Nakamura is a former Japanese volleyball player who played as a setter for the Japanese national team.

  • Mijaín López

    Cuban wrestler with multiple Olympic gold medals and world championships.

  • Elina Berglund

    Co-founder of the fertility tracking app Natural Cycles.

  • Joshua Kennedy

    Australian footballer.

  • Cléber Luis Alberti

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Barney Rogers

    Zimbabwean cricketer.

  • Monty Dumond

    South african rugby player.

  • Enyelbert Soto

    Venezuelan-japanese baseball player.

  • Youssouf Hersi

    Ethiopian footballer.

  • Richard Petiot

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Aleksandr Amisulashvili

    Georgian footballer.

  • Arisa

    Italian singer, songwriter and actress.

  • Stipe Miocic

    Athlete.

  • Erika Christensen

    Actress.

  • Melissa Fumero

    Actress.

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 20th

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August 20, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 8 months old,

or 500 months

or 2174 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15219 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1982?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1982.

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August 20, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1982:

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Tapio Järvi
  • Clyde King
  • Edward Ludwig
  • Roberto Prearo
  • Antonio del Giudice

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

    First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th

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August 20, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1982:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 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 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 20, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 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 20, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 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 20, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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 20, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

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Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

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 …

The Fate Of The Earth by Jonathan Schell

The Fate Of The Earth

By:

These two books, now combined into one volume, helped to focus national attention in 1980s on the movement towards a nuclear freeze.

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.

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

By:

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

August 20, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 20, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Baby Pac-Man

Baby Pac-Man

Genre: Maze/Pinball

Publisher: Bally Midway

Moon Patrol

Moon Patrol

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Irem Williams Electronics

Joust

Joust

Platform: Arcade

Genre: action game

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Custer's Revenge

Custer's Revenge

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Adult, Western

Publisher: Mystique

The Hobbit

The Hobbit

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC BBC Micro Model B cassette (no graphics) BBC Micro Model B disc (incl. graphics) Dragon 32 Oric Atmos MSX Apple II PC Macintosh

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Melbourne House

history

Who was the US President on August 20, 1982?

On August 20, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1982?

On August 20, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1982?

On August 20, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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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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