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February 23, 1982 was the 54th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is February 23, 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 23, 1982, who was born and died on February 23, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Centerfold by The J. Geils Band), movies (e.g. Fitzcarraldo, directed by Werner Herzog), TV series (e.g. Brummkreisel) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 23, 1982?
- February 23, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 23, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 23, 1982?
- February 23, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 23, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- February 23, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 23, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- February 23, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 23, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 23, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 23, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 23, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on February 23, 1982?
What day of the week was February 23, 1982?
February 23, 1982 was a Tuesday and it was the 54th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 23, 1982 can also be written as 2/23/1982 in the US and as 23/2/1982 in UK and Europe.
February 23, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 23, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 23, 1982 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 06:37 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 23, 1982?
Famous people born on February 23, 1982:
![Karan Grover]()
Karan GroverKaran grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.
- Laurelin Oliver
Bestselling young adult fiction writer known for her fantasy novels.
- Jennylee Smith
Known for her roles in various TV shows and movies.
- Shalaine Lawrence
Jamaican sprinter known for her success in the 100m and 200m events.
- Malia Metella
French freestyle swimmer, born to guianan fathers and moroccan mothers.
- Adam Hann-Byrd
American screenwriter and actor.
- Karan Singh
Indian actor.
- Anna-Maria Galojan
Estonian politician.
- Nick Dupree
American activist.
- Karan Singh Grover
Actor.
- Diana Kovalchuk
- Edwin Retamoso
- Riikka Sarasoja
- Tristan Valentin
- Sandora Irvin
- Joaquín Izuibejeres
- Petar Mijović
- Jia Perkins
- Kazunori Iio
Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:
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Emily BluntEmily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.
![Aziz Ansari]()
Aziz AnsariAziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...
![Andre Ward]()
Andre WardAndre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.
![Patricia Richardson]()
Patricia RichardsonPatricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Diane Varsi]()
Diane VarsiAmerican actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.
![Natalia Verbeke]()
Natalia VerbekeArgentinian actresses and singers.
![Josh Gad]()
Josh GadAmerican actor, producer, and screenwriter.
![Samara Weaving]()
Samara WeavingTv actress.
![Marie-Josée Croze]()
Marie-Josée CrozeMarie-josée croze is a canadian actress known for her roles in the barbarian invasions and munich.
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February 23, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 2 months old,
or 506 months and 1 day old,
or 2200 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15401 days old,
if you were born on February 23, 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 23, 1982?
There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1982.
February 23, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 23, 1982:
- Leonid Spirin
- Claudio Vannicola
- Carlos Manuel Rama
What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?
Famous deaths on February 23rd:
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Katherine Helmond]()
Katherine HelmondKatherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.
![Florence Rice]()
Florence RiceActress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.
- Margalit Tzanani
Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.
- John Keats
An english romantic poet.
- Nillie Melba
Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Nachmen Simon
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.
- James Herriot
A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...
- Franciszek Starowieyski
Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.
- John Quincy Adams
The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
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February 23, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 23, 1982:
- Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
- Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
- Blessed odilia of Mombeek
- Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
- Brunei - National Day.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)
Saints celebrated on February 23, 1982:
- Saint Milburga
- Saint Lazarus (d.867)
February 23, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 23, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 23, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
- Journey - Open Arms
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
- The Cars - Shake It Up
- Stevie Wonder - That Girl
February 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 23, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Toni Basil - Mickey
- Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
- Fun Boy Three & Bananarama - It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It
- The J Geils Band - Centerfold
February 23, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 23, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 23, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. 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 23, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 23, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fitzcarraldo
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Country: United States of America
Diner
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Starring: Steve Guttenberg, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Daniel Stern
Country: United States of America
The New York Ripper
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jack Hedley, Almanta Suska, Howard Ross, Andrea Occhipinti
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
February 23, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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
Police Squad!
Release year: 1982
Written by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Ed Williams
Country: United States of America
Uchû keiji Gyaban
Release year: 1982
February 23, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 23, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
North And South
By: John Jakes
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
Cujo
By: Stephen King
Cujo, Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller for his rabid fans, "hits the Jugular" (New York Times), with the story about a friendly Saint Bernard who is bitten by an ill bat.
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:
February 23, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 23, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Shuttle
Solar Quest
Microsurgeon
Mr. Do!
Cosmic Ark
Who was the US President on February 23, 1982?
On February 23, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1982?
On February 23, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 23, 1982?
On February 23, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 23rd?
February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
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.
