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February 20, 1982 was the 51st day of the year 1982, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 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 February 20, 1982, who was born and died on February 20, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Centerfold by The J. Geils Band), movies (e.g. Notturno, directed by Giorgio Bontempi), TV series (e.g. Brummkreisel) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1982?
- February 20, 1982: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1982?
- February 20, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1982?
What day of the week was February 20, 1982?
February 20, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 51st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1982 can also be written as 2/20/1982 in the US and as 20/2/1982 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1982:
- New york islanders wins then nhl record 15th straight game
February 20, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1982 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 03:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Mar 09, 1982.
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Who was born on February 20, 1982?
Famous people born on February 20, 1982:
- Lawson Craddock
American politician and former member of the Texas House of Representatives.
- Jason Hirsh
American baseball player.
- Felo Feoto
- Monica Gamba
- Abel Gómez Moreno
- Osita Iheme
- Marco Killingsworth
- Romina Boscolo
- Rawle Marshall
- Ofentse Mogawane
- Walter Vílchez
- Gerard Zaragoza
- Josef Laštovka
- Terry Dunfield
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
See more famous people and celebrities born on February 20th
February 20, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 2 months old,
or 506 months and 6 days old,
or 2200 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15406 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1982?
There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 20, 1982.
February 20, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1982:
- Jim Bradley
- René Dubos
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 20th
February 20, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1982:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
- Quarterflash - Harden My Heart
- Journey - Open Arms
- The Cars - Shake It Up
February 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1982 was A Town Called Malice / Precious by The Jam, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Jam - A Town Called Malice / Precious
- The Stranglers - Golden Brown
- Kraftwerk - The Model / Computer Love
- Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie
February 20, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
February 20, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - That Girl
- Skyy - Call Me
- Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
- Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
- Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
February 20, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Notturno
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi
Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani
Country: Italy
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
A Question of Silence
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Marleen Gorris
Starring: Edda Barends, Nelly Frijda, Henriëtte Tol, Cox Habbema
Barbarosa
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Willie Nelson, Gary Busey, Isela Vega, Gilbert Roland
Swamp Thing
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Wes Craven
Starring: Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise, David Hess
February 20, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Brummkreisel
Release year: 1982
Let There Be Love
Release year: 1981
I Remember Nelson
Release year: 1982
Hotel Polan und seine Gäste
Release year: 1982
February 20, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
When Bad Things Happen To Good People
By: Harold S. Kushner
Harold Kushner's 3-year-old son was diagnosed by a degenerative condition and told he would not live to his teens. This left him with one of the most difficult questions in life:
Spring Moon
By: Bette Bao Lord
In a time of mystery, cruelty...in an ancient land full of stunning beauty and exotic surprises...a brave woman triumphs over the ultimate tragedy of her world.
Red Dragon
By: Thomas Harris
The terrifying serial killer dubbed?The Tooth Fairy? has murdered another family. Jack Crawford, Special Agent in the FBI, turns to Jack Crawford for help.
At Dawn We Slept
By: Gordon W. Prange
The first wave of Japanese warplanes attacked the United States at 7:53 AM, December 7, 1941. This rocked America's national consciousness, confidence, and morale.
Pathfinders
By: Gail Sheehy
Through personal case studies, analysis, and examples, this article examines creative, original, and extensive ways to successfully overcome adult life's crises by drawing upon one's inner resources
February 20, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Air Raid
Star Strike
RealSports Volleyball
Moon Patrol
Name This Game Octopus
Who was the US President on February 20, 1982?
On February 20, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1982?
On February 20, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1982?
On February 20, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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 February 1982?
February 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
