Friday October 08, 1982: on this day
About October 8th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: Poland bans Solidarity after having suspended it on 13 December 1981.
- Day of the week: October 8th, 1982 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Bella Thorne, Matt Damon
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Jack & Diane by John Cougar
- #1 UK song: Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth
- Popular movie: Ayaash directed by Shakti Samanta
More about October 8th, 1982? See below for more news and curiosities on October 8th, 1982.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1982?
- October 08, 1982: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1982?
- How old is someone born on October 08, 1982?
- October 08, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 08, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1982?
What day of the week was October 08, 1982?
October 08, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 281st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1982 can also be written as 10/8/1982 in the US and as 8/10/1982 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 1982:
- Poland bans solidarity after having suspended it on 13 december 1981.
- New jersey devils first victory, beating new york rangers 3-2 at the meadowlands coliseum.
- Poland bans solidarity and all other trade unions.
- After its london premiere, opens on broadway and runs for nearly 18 years before closing on september 10, 2000.
October 08, 1982: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 08, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 08, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1982 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:46 pm and setting at 02:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 03, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1982.
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Who was born on October 08, 1982?
Famous people born on October 08, 1982:
- Serrena Ryder
Canadian actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
- Jermain Defoe
Jermain defoe is a professional footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring ability and his stints with clubs like tottenham hotspur and...
- Jake McLaughlin
Jake mclaughlin is an american actor known for his role as gordon bonner in the tv series 'believe' and as ryan booth in the tv series...
- Juliette Chêne
Juliette chêne is a french actress known for her role in the popular tv series 'foudre'.
- Phil Mustard
English cricketer.
- Annemiek van Vleuten
Dutch cyclist.
- Miloš Pavlović
Serbian race car driver.
- Michael Seibel
Businessman.
- Amy Beth Hayes
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
How old is someone born on October 08, 1982?
Someone born on October 08, 1982 is:
41 years 7 months old,
or 499 months and 28 days old,
or 2173 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15216 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1982?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 08, 1982.
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October 08, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1982:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
- Philip Noel-Baker
Baron noel-baker, english runner and politician, secretary of state for commonwealth relations, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889).
- Raúl Madero
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
- Wendell Willkie
Wendell Willkie was an American lawyer and politician who was the Republican Party's nominee in the 1940 presidential election.
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October 08, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1982:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1982:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 4th and October 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 08, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1982 was Jack & Diane by John Cougar, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.
October 08, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Cougar - Jack & Diane
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
- The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
- Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now?
October 08, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1982 was Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.
October 08, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
- Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
- Fat Larry's Band - Zoom
- The Kids From 'Fame' - Starmaker
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
October 08, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.
October 08, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Evelyn King - Love Come Down
- The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
- The Time - 777-9311
- Grandmaster Flash - The Message
- Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy
October 08, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 08, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:
Vyfster
Release year: 1982
Waga seishun no Arcadia: Mugen kidô SSX
Release year: 1982
Christian und Christiane
Release year: 1982
October 08, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Parsifal Mosaic
By: Robert Ludlum
Michael Havelock watched as his lover and double agent Jenna Karas were efficiently killed by his own agency.
Indecent Exposure
By: David McClintick
It seemed at first like an embezzlement case when David Begelman (head of Columbia Pictures) was caught forging Cliff Robertson’s name on a $10,000 check.
The 13Th Valley
By: John M. Del Vecchio
The 13th Valley is a work that has been a literary foundation for the Vietnam generation. It follows the bizarre and frightening Vietnam combat experiences of James Chelini (a telephone-systems engineer who lived through it).
Space
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a well-known chronicler of epic events in world history, tackles the most challenging subject of his career: Space, the last great frontier.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook
By: William Kotzwinkle
Scholastic Book Services, 1982 First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 0590374085.
October 08, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 08, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cosmic Chasm
Journey to the Planets
Azurian Attack
Leprechaun
RealSports Football
Who was the US President on October 08, 1982?
On October 08, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1982?
On October 08, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1982?
On October 08, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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 October 1982?
October 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
