Wednesday February 24, 1982: on this day

February 24, 1982 was the 55th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 24, 1982, who was born and died on February 24, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 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 24th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1982?


February 24, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1982 can also be written as 2/24/1982 in the US and as 24/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1982:

  • Wayne gretzky of the edmonton oilers scores his 77th goal of the national hockey league season, breaking the previous record of 76.
  • 24th grammy awards: "betty davis eyes", double fantasy win.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 24, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 24, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:20 am and setting at 07:43 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 24, 1982?


Famous people born on February 24, 1982:

  • Rasmus Paludan

    Danish lawyer and politician known for his anti-Islam views.

  • Klara Zakopalova

    Czech tennis player.

  • Fala Chen

    Chinese-american beauty pageant title holder and actress.

  • Stella Young

    Australian comedian and disability rights activist who challenged stereotypes and advocated for inclusivity.

  • Klára Koukalová

    Czech tennis player.

  • Nick Blackburn

    American baseball player.

  • Emanuel Villa

    Argentinian footballer.

  • Kevin O'Neill

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Amandine (IVF)
  • Dafne Molina
  • Marco Plaza
  • Roberta Giarrusso
  • Saulė Kilaitė
  • Hugo Luz
  • Melody

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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


You are 42 years 1 month old,

or 505 months and 26 days old,

or 2199 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15395 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 24, 1982?

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 24, 1982:

  • Virginia Bruce

    Actress (born to dance great ziegfield), who dies at 71.

  • Ignacio Calle

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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


Holidays on February 24, 1982:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 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:

  1. - Centerfold
  2. - Open Arms
  3. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  4. - Shake It Up
  5. - That Girl

February 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 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:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - Mickey youtube
  3. - Love Plus One
  4. - It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It
  5. - Centerfold

February 24, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 24, 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:

  1. - That Girl
  2. - Call Me
  3. - If You Think You're Lonely
  4. - Mirror Mirror
  5. - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I

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

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

Fitzcarraldo

Fitzcarraldo

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Country: United States of America

Diner

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

The New York Ripper

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jack Hedley, Almanta Suska, Howard Ross, Andrea Occhipinti

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Brummkreisel

Brummkreisel

Release year: 1982

Let There Be Love

Let There Be Love

Release year: 1981

Police Squad!

Police Squad!

Release year: 1982

Written by:

Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Ed Williams

Country: United States of America

Uchû keiji Gyaban

Uchû keiji Gyaban

Release year: 1982

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

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

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

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One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

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:

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

By:

Hong Kong, 1963. Although the action lasts only a week, it is full of high-adventure: from murder and kidnapping to financial double-dealing, and natural disasters like fire, flood, and landslide.

A Green Desire by Anton Myrer

A Green Desire

By:

Two brothers, as distinct as night and days: One brother, charming and ruthless buys his way into Harvard and Wall Street; the other brother stays by his mother's side.

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

Red Dragon

By:

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.

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

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

Pitfall!

Pitfall!

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, NES Version 0.83 (Homebrew), ColecoVision, MSX, Commodore 64, Intellivision, Apple II, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Windows Mobile, iOS, Android

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Activision

Karate

Karate

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Ultravision (later re-released by Froggo)

3D Tanx

3D Tanx

Platform: ZX Spectrum, C64, BBC Micro

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: dk'tronics

Demon Attack

Demon Attack

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, Intellivision, Odyssey², PC Booter, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A, TRS-80.

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Imagic

Miner 2049er

Miner 2049er

Platform: Apple II, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, ColecoVision, DOS, Fujitsu FM-7, NEC PC-8801, PC Booter, Sharp X1, Sony SMC-777, Thomson MO5, Thomson TO7, TI-99/4A, Supe

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Big Five Software

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Who was the US President on February 24, 1982?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1982?

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

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What is special about February 24th?

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

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 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.

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