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August 27, 1982 was the 239th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 27, 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 27, 1982, who was born and died on August 27, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 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 27th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1982?
- August 27, 1982: What happened on that day?
- August 27, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1982?
- August 27, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 27, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1982?
What day of the week was August 27, 1982?
August 27, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 239th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1982 can also be written as 8/27/1982 in the US and as 27/8/1982 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 1982:
- Soyuz t-7 returns to earth.
- Turkish military diplomat colonel atilla alt?kat is shot and killed in ottawa, ontario, canada's capital. justice commandos against armenian genocide claim responsibility, saying they are avenging the massacre of 1.5 million armenians in the 1915 armenian genocide.
- Turkish military diplomat colonel atilla altıkat is shot and killed in ottawa. justice commandos of the armenian genocide claim to be avenging the massacre of 1 million armenians in the 1915 armenian genocide.
August 27, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1982 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 12:45 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 27, 1982?
Famous people born on August 27, 1982:
- Lolita Pille
Lolita pille is a french author known for her controversial novel 'hell', which explores the hedonistic lifestyle of parisian youth.
- Carissa Moore
Carissa Moore is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives.
- Bergüzar Korel
Turkish actress.
- John Mulaney
Comedian.
- Dumont
Dj.
- Damien Monier
Professional french road bike racer.
- Édgar Adolfo Hernández
- Ebony Hoffman
- Lancaster Joseph
- Maggie Lau
- Helgi Magnússon
- Evgenij Medvedev
- Andre Emmett
- Baptiste Rollier
- Mantas Savėnas
- Sam Tarry
- Ben Williams
- Volkan Yaman
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
August 27, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 41 years 7 months old,
or 499 months and 23 days old,
or 2173 weeks
or 15211 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1982?
There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1982.
August 27, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1982:
- Anandamayi Ma
- Lucia Apicella
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1982:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 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 27, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 27, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 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:
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- John Cougar - Hurts So Good
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
- Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
August 27, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 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 27, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 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:
- Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- Irene Cara - Fame
- Yazoo - Don't Go
- Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss
August 27, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 27, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 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:
- Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
- Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
- Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
- Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
- Ray Parker Jr. - Let Me Go
August 27, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Querelle
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Starring: Brad Davis, Franco Nero, Jeanne Moreau, Laurent Malet
Notturno
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi
Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani
Country: Italy
Zapped!
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Robert J. Rosenthal
Starring: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Robert Mandan, Felice Schachter
The Concrete Jungle
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Tom DeSimone
Starring: Jill St. John, Tracey E. Bregman, BarBara Luna, June Barrett
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 27, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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
Release year: 1982
Radio Phoenix
Release year: 1982
Mireille au pays magique
Release year: 1982
Juntos
Release year: 1982
August 27, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
Different Seasons
By: Stephen King
The Magical Pen of Stephen King and Four Mesmerizing Novellas Rita Hayworth, and the Shawshank Retribution"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks strange and startling revenge...the basis of the Best Picture Academy Award
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook
By: William Kotzwinkle
Scholastic Book Services, 1982 First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 0590374085.
A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney
By: Andrew A. Rooney
Andy Rooney's Best Essays, More Than 50 in All, are collected in A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney.
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:
August 27, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 27, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
3D Monster Maze
Dragonstomper
Cannonball Blitz
Check Man
Atlantis
Who was the US President on August 27, 1982?
On August 27, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1982?
On August 27, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1982?
On August 27, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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.
