Thursday August 26, 1982: on this day

August 26, 1982 was the 238th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 26, 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 26, 1982, who was born and died on August 26, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 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 26th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 1982?


August 26, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1982 can also be written as 8/26/1982 in the US and as 26/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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August 26, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1982:

  • Nasa launches telesat-f.

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August 26, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 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 26th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 02:07 pm and setting at 12:06 am.

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 26, 1982?


Famous people born on August 26, 1982:

  • John Mulaney

    John mulaney is a comedian known for his stand-up specials and work as a writer on saturday night live.

  • Ranvir Singh

    Ranvir Singh is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab.

  • Tuğçe Kazaz

    Turkish actress and model miss turkey 2001.

  • Priscilla Lopes-Schliep

    Priscilla Lopes-Schliep is a Canadian track and field athlete who specialized in the 100m hurdles.

  • Jayson Nix

    American baseball player.

  • Noah Welch

    American ice hockey player.

  • Angelo Iorio

    Italian footballer.

  • Akiko Kikuchi

    Japanese actress and model.

  • David Long

    New zealand musician.

  • Gamze Özçelik

    Turkish actress.

  • Kezia Noble
  • Nazneen Contractor
  • Marco Ramondino
  • Marco Rizzo
  • Petey Williams
  • Anna Šorina
  • Lee El
  • Victoria Blackledge

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 28 days old,

or 2173 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15216 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1982?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1982.

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August 26, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1982:

  • Georges Neveux

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Maurion Leeuwenhoek

    Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.

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August 26, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 1982:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 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 26, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 26, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 26, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 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 26, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 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 26, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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 26, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

For Special Services by John Gardner

For Special Services

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The novels that launched John Gardner's career in writing the James Bond 007 series are now available in trade paperback for the first time.

Cinnamon Skin by John D. MacDonald

Cinnamon Skin

By:

Cinnamon Skin, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

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 …

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.

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 26, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shuttle

Shuttle

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Interactive Simulations

Frogs and Flies

Frogs and Flies

Platform: Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel

Escape

Escape

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade , Maze game

Publisher: New Generation Software

Demon

Demon

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Rock-Ola

Cosmic Crusader

Cosmic Crusader

Platform: IBM PC

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Funtastic

history

Who was the US President on August 26, 1982?

On August 26, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1982?

On August 26, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 1982?

On August 26, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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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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