Saturday August 21, 1982: on this day

August 21, 1982 was the 233rd day of the year 1982, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1982, who was born and died on August 21, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1982?


August 21, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1982 can also be written as 8/21/1982 in the US and as 21/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1982 in August 1982 calendar

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August 21, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1982:

  • Palestinian terrorists are dispersed from beirut, lebanon.
  • Rollie fingers (milwaukee brewers) becomes first pitcher to get save #300.
  • Lebanese civil war: the first troops of a multinational force lands in beirut to oversee the palestine liberation organization's withdrawal from lebanon.

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August 21, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

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August 21, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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 21st, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 10:04 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 21, 1982?


Famous people born on August 21, 1982:

  • Laura Donnelly
    Laura Donnelly

    Laura donnelly is a british actress known for her roles in tv shows like outlander and the nevers.

  • KJ Noons

    KJ Noons is a former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight and welterweight divisions.

  • Blade

    American rapper known for his hit song 'Bladey Mae'.

  • Clyde Simms

    Former MLS midfielder who played for D.C.

  • Jason Eaton

    New zealand all black rugby player.

  • Omar Sachedina

    Canadian television news anchor and correspondent for ctv television network.

  • Meghan Ory

    Actress.

  • Coco

    French cartoonist, she has worked for several periodicals: l'echo des savanes, inrockuptibles, charlie hebdo.

  • Francisco Vallejo Pons
  • Corinne Rey
  • Kim Andersson
  • Denni Rocha dos Santos
  • Oliver Kirch
  • Roy Myrie
  • Marc Pujol
  • Rekha Thapa
  • Jorge De Olivera

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 21st

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August 21, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 8 days old,

or 2170 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15196 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1982?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1982.

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August 21, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1982:

  • Winthrop Sargent

    Contributed to the development of early computer systems.

  • Sobhuza II

    King of swaziland/ngwane (1921-82).

  • Calvin E. Simmons
  • Sobhuza II dello Swaziland

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1982:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1982:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 21, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 21, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 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 21, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 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 21, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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 21, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Case Of Lucy Bending by Lawrence Sanders

The Case Of Lucy Bending

By:

A near perfect spine. Light edge wear on the cover. Text is flawless. From AZ, same day shipping first class

The Parsifal Mosaic by Robert Ludlum

The Parsifal Mosaic

By:

Michael Havelock watched as his lover and double agent Jenna Karas were efficiently killed by his own agency.

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.

Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia

Living, Loving & Learning

By:

Living Loving and Learning is a charming collection of Leo Buscaglia’s entertaining and informative lectures that were given worldwide between 1970-1981. While some of these lectures have been published in magazines and books, this collection is the complete one.

Princess by Robert Lacey

Princess

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Part fairy tale, part girl next door story, Diana Spencer's story has captured the imagination and heart of the entire world.

August 21, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Liberator

Liberator

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari

Firebug

Firebug

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: MUSE Software

Bubbles

Bubbles

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Williams Electronics

RealSports Football

RealSports Football

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Preppie!

Preppie!

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Overhead view action

Publisher: Adventure International

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1982?

On August 21, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1982?

On August 21, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1982?

On August 21, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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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