Thursday October 21, 1982: on this day

October 21, 1982 was the 294th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 21, 1982, who was born and died on October 21, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jack & Diane by John Cougar), movies (e.g. Tenebre, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Nature) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 21st, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 1982?


October 21, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 294th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1982 can also be written as 10/21/1982 in the US and as 21/10/1982 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1982 in October 1982 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on October 21, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 10:00 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 21, 1982?


Famous people born on October 21, 1982:

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Datuk Lee Chong Wei

    Considered one of the greatest badminton players of all time, he won numerous international titles and was a three-time Olympic silver...

  • Rae Suggs

    NFL linebacker who played for the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals.

  • Hari Kondabolu

    American comedian, actor, and podcaster.

  • Jim Henderson

    American baseball player.

  • Antony Kay

    English footballer.

  • Ray Ventrone

    American football player.

  • James White

    American basketball player.

  • Katie Featherston

    Actress.

  • Lee Wei

    Badminton player.

  • Tim Wildsmith

    American singer-songwriter and pianist.

  • Agnieszka Bibrzycka
  • Samir Fazlagić
  • Qaýrat Äşirbekov
  • Harumi Sakurai
  • Vít Vrtělka

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

  • Mark Rendall
    Mark Rendall

    Mark rendall is a canadian actor known for his roles in movies such as 30 days of night and charlie bartlett.

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


You are 41 years 5 months old,

or 497 months and 8 days old,

or 2162 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15135 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 21, 1982?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 21, 1982:

  • Radka Toneff

    Norwegian singer-songwriter (b. 1952).

  • Jozef Kollár
  • Sylvia Lance Harper
  • Stan Zadel
  • Ugo Facco De Lagarda
  • Juan Camacho

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

  • Isabelle Eberhardt

    A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means.

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

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


Holidays on October 21, 1982:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1982 was Jack & Diane by John Cougar, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jack & Diane
  2. - Who Can It Be Now?
  3. - Eye In The Sky
  4. - I Keep Forgettin'
  5. - Up Where We Belong

October 21, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1982 was Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 21, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pass The Dutchie
  2. - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
  3. - Zoom
  4. - Starmaker
  5. - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

October 21, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 21, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Come Down
  2. - 777-9311
  3. - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
  4. - If This World Were Mine
  5. - Bad Boy/having A Party

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October 21, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenebre

Tenebre

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo

Country: Italy

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

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

Country: Italy

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

First Blood

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

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

October 21, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Nature

Nature

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page

Country: United States of America

St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

Release year: 1982

Country: United States of America

Newhart

Newhart

Release year: 1982

Country: United States of America

Gavilan

Gavilan

Release year: 1982

Country: United States of America

October 21, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

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.

Lace by Shirley Conran

Lace

By:

"Which of your bitches is my mother?" Four sophisticated, successful and elegant women in their 40s are invited to New York's Pierre Hotel by Lili, a woman who is renowned for her elegance.

When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

By:

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:

Space by James A. Michener

Space

By:

James A. Michener, a well-known chronicler of epic events in world history, tackles the most challenging subject of his career: Space, the last great frontier.

Max by Howard Fast

Max

By:

Max Britsky, at the age of thirty, rises from the turbulent streets of New York City to take control of the first Hollywood studio. Through brawls and loves, triumphs and betrayals, he's able to do so through the many pitfalls, …

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

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

Dragonstomper

Dragonstomper

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Starpath

Haunted House

Haunted House

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, Survival horror

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Snapper

Snapper

Platform: BBC Micro, Acorn Electron

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Acornsoft

Arcadia

Arcadia

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

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Imagine Software

Microsurgeon

Microsurgeon

Platform: Intellivision, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A, IBM PCjr

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Imagic

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 1982?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 21, 1982?

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

history

What is special about October 21st?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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.

Discover how October 1982 calendar looked like.

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