Sunday October 17, 1982: on this day
About October 17th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: 1st live orchestra on commerical network since 1954 (National Symphony)
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1982 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Smita Patil, Felicity Jones
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Jack & Diane by John Cougar
- #1 UK song: Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth
- Popular movie: First Blood directed by Ted Kotcheff
More about October 17th, 1982? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1982.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1982?
- October 17, 1982: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1982?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1982?
- October 17, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1982?
What day of the week was October 17, 1982?
October 17, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1982 can also be written as 10/17/1982 in the US and as 17/10/1982 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1982:
- 1st live orchestra on commerical network since 1954 (national symphony)
- Emmy news and documentaries award presentation
- Robin yount is 1st to have 2 4-hit games in a world series
October 17, 1982: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 17, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1982 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 07:27 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 17, 1982?
Famous people born on October 17, 1982:
- Tarena Ross
Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball.
- Nick Riewoldt
Nick riewoldt is an australian former professional australian rules footballer known for his long and successful career with the st kilda...
- Marion Rolland
Alpine ski racer.
- Jona Olsson
Jona Olsson is a Swedish former alpine skier who won multiple World Cup races.
- Becky Albertalli
American author known for young adult novels like 'Simon vs.
- Hope Larson
Known for her work on graphic novels like 'A Wrinkle in Time' and 'Batgirl'.
- Rubén Ramírez
Argentine footballer.
- Benjamin Cook
Youtube star.
- Anna Tunnicliffe
- Kaitlin Leck
- Jean-Felix Moupegnou
- Yūko Ōga
- Ahmed Daher
- Marysa Baradji-Duchêne
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
How old is someone born on October 17, 1982?
Someone born on October 17, 1982 is:
41 years 7 months old,
or 499 months and 19 days old,
or 2172 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15207 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1982?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 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 17, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1982.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
October 17, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1982:
- Peterus van Doorne
Dutch industrialist dies at 47.
- George Atlee Goodling
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
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October 17, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1982:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1982 was Jack & Diane by John Cougar, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Cougar - Jack & Diane
- Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now?
- The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
October 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1982 was Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. 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 17, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. 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
- Cheryl Lynn And Luther Vandross - If This World Were Mine
- Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy
October 17, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 17, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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:
Juinen
Release year: 1982
Squadron
Release year: 1982
October 17, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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
The Prodigal Daughter
By: Jeffrey Archer
Florentyna Rosnovski, a Polish immigrant, is indeed Abel's child. She shares a love for America, his ideals and his dreams for the future with her father.
Princess
By: Robert Lacey
Part fairy tale, part girl next door story, Diana Spencer's story has captured the imagination and heart of the entire world.
Foundation'S Edge
By: Isaac Asimov
The bitter and costly war between the Foundations was finally over. The First Foundation's scientists had won; now they return to Hari
Living, Loving & Learning
By: Leo Buscaglia
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.
October 17, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Attack at EP-CYG-4
Chopper Command
Bolo
Crazy Climber
Custer's Revenge
Who was the US President on October 17, 1982?
On October 17, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1982?
On October 17, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1982?
On October 17, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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.
