Tuesday August 24, 1982: on this day

August 24, 1982 was the 236th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 1982, who was born and died on August 24, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor), movies (e.g. Querelle, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder), TV series (e.g. The Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1982?


August 24, 1982 was a Tuesday and it was the 236th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1982 can also be written as 8/24/1982 in the US and as 24/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1982 in August 1982 calendar

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August 24, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 11:01 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 24, 1982?


Famous people born on August 24, 1982:

  • Kim Källström

    Swedish footballer.

  • José Bosingwa

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Erin Foster

    Writer.

  • Natalie Coughlin

    Athlete.

  • Glen Larsen

    Norwegian footballer.

  • Tetsu Sawaki
  • Tomáš Mrázek
  • Anders Bardal
  • Michael Boley
  • Glenn Atle Larsen
  • Mauricio Mina
  • Dwayne Mitchell

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 5 days old,

or 2170 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15193 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1982?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1982.

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August 24, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1982:

  • Félix-Antoine Savard

    Canadian priest and author (b. 1896).

  • Giorgio Abetti
  • Francisco Vales Villamarín

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1982:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 24, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. 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 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 24, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. 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 24, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 24, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dance Floor (Part I)
  2. - Jump To It
  3. - I Really Don't Need No Light
  4. - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
  5. - Let Me Go

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August 24, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Querelle

Querelle

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Starring: Brad Davis, Franco Nero, Jeanne Moreau, Laurent Malet

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

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

Country: Italy

Zapped!

Zapped!

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Robert J. Rosenthal

Starring: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Robert Mandan, Felice Schachter

The Concrete Jungle

The Concrete Jungle

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Tom DeSimone

Starring: Jill St. John, Tracey E. Bregman, BarBara Luna, June Barrett

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

August 24, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:

The Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show

The Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show

Release year: 1982

Radio Phoenix

Radio Phoenix

Release year: 1982

Mireille au pays magique

Mireille au pays magique

Release year: 1982

Juntos

Juntos

Release year: 1982

August 24, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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 …

Touch The Devil by Jack Higgins

Touch The Devil

By:

Frank Barry, terrorist of high order. His ideology is money, and his record is impeccable. Barry can be reached at (800) 622-8382 if the Russians need review copies of the NATO missile systems.

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.

Friday by Robert A. Heinlein

Friday

By:

Friday is a genius engineer with the best genes and trained to be a secret messenger in a future universe. He operates on a near-future Earth where chaos reigns.

August 24, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Bilestoad

The Bilestoad

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Combat

Publisher: Datamost

Haunted House

Haunted House

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, Survival horror

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Spartans

Space Spartans

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Mattel / Sears

Amidar

Amidar

Platform: Arcade Console: Atari 2600, Casio PV-1000, Xbox 360 (as part of Game Room)

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Stern, Olympia (North America)

Atlantis

Atlantis

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Arcade game

Publisher: Imagic

history

Who was the US President on August 24, 1982?

On August 24, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1982?

On August 24, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1982?

On August 24, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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.

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