Wednesday July 21, 1982: on this day

About July 21st, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: HMS ''Hermes'', the Royal Navy flagship during the Falklands War, returns home to Portsmouth to a hero's welcome.
  • Day of the week: July 21st, 1982 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robin Williams, Romeo Santos
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor
  • #1 UK song: Fame by Irene Cara
  • Popular movie: An Officer and a Gentleman directed by Taylor Hackford

More about July 21st, 1982? See below for more news and curiosities on July 21st, 1982.

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What day of the week was July 21, 1982?


July 21, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1982 can also be written as 7/21/1982 in the US and as 21/7/1982 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1982:

  • Hms ''hermes'', the royal navy flagship during the falklands war, returns home to portsmouth to a hero's welcome.
  • The international whaling commission decides to end commercial whaling by 1985–1986.
  • A coroner's jury returns a verdict of suicide on roberto calvi, who was found hanging under blackfriars bridge.
  • Torrential rain and mudslides in nagasaki, japan destroy bridges and kill 299.
  • On a movie set, the ''twilight zone'' actor vic morrow and 2 child actors die in a helicopter stunt accident.

July 21, 1982: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 21, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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July 21, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:27 am and setting at 10:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1982.

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Who was born on July 21, 1982?


Famous people born on July 21, 1982:

  • Shaquayla Culpepper

    Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Ayeisha Marie

    British journalist and presenter known for her investigative reporting.

  • Ayeshia Scott

    Professional basketball player known for her scoring ability.

  • Vernica Belmont

    Popular tech journalist and host of gaming shows.

  • Lemonte Piggott

    Talented soccer player who played for various clubs and national teams.

  • Estellar Ramos

    Estellar Ramos is a Spanish actress known for her roles in various television series and films.

  • Semaje Norris

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Catalea Caraman

    Renowned poet from Moldova with a unique style.

  • Juanita Mireles

    Juanita Mireles made a name for herself in the boxing world with her impressive fighting abilities.

  • Shamara Bennett

    Shamara Bennett is a respected biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Mao Kobayashi

    Japanese newscaster and actress (b. 1982).

  • Jason Cram

    Australian swimmer.

  • Saif al-Arab Gheddafi
  • Iryna Cilyk
  • Miss Li
  • Emanuel Kohút
  • Kine Ludvigsen
  • Marthinus Mentz

Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

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

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

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How old is someone born on July 21, 1982?


Someone born on July 21, 1982 is:

41 years 10 months old,

or 502 months and 15 days old,

or 2185 weeks

or 15295 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1982?

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 21, 1982.

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July 21, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 1982:

  • Dave Garroway

    American radio broadcaster, garroway was the first host of "today show" for nine years.

  • Casimir Lisiecki

    Polish writer and journalist known for his novels and essays.

  • Jean J A Girault

    French director (gendarme saint-tropez), dies at 58.

  • Giulio Cirri
  • Villy de Luca
  • Vítor Silva
  • František Černík
  • Amelio Gambini
  • Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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July 21, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 1982:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 19th and July 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 21, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

July 21, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Of The Tiger
  2. - Rosanna
  3. - Hurts So Good
  4. - Hold Me
  5. - Let It Whip

July 21, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1982 was Fame by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

July 21, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fame
  2. - Abracadabra
  3. - Happy Talk
  4. - Inside Out
  5. - Da Da Da

July 21, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

July 21, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
  2. - Do I Do
  3. - I Really Don't Need No Light
  4. - Cutie Pie
  5. - Early In The Morning

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July 21, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

An Officer and a Gentleman

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Winger, David Keith, Robert Loggia

Country: United States of America

Night Shift

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long, Gina Hecht

Country: United States of America

Prem Rog

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Raj Kapoor

Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Nanda, Tanuja, Vijayendra Ghatge

Tex

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Tim Hunter

Starring: Matt Dillon, Jim Metzler, Meg Tilly, Bill McKinney

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

July 21, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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:

Channel 4 News

Channel 4 News

Release year: 1982

All for Love

All for Love

Release year: 1982

Rowan's Report

Rowan's Report

Release year: 1982

Pedro e Paulina

Pedro e Paulina

Release year: 1982

July 21, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Parsifal Mosaic by Robert Ludlum

The Parsifal Mosaic

By:

Michael Havelock watched as his lover and double agent Jenna Karas were efficiently killed by his own agency.

The Case Of Lucy Bending by Lawrence Sanders

The Case Of Lucy Bending

By:

A near perfect spine. Light edge wear on the cover. Text is flawless. From AZ, same day shipping first class

Celebrity by Thomas Thompson

Celebrity

By:

Three young men are enthralled by violence after their graduation. They go on to their own.

The Prodigal Daughter by Jeffrey Archer

The Prodigal Daughter

By:

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.

North And South by John Jakes

North And South

By:

The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return

July 21, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 21, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lunar Leepers

Lunar Leepers

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, VIC-20

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Rocky's Boots

Rocky's Boots

Platform: Apple II, CoCo, Commodore 64, IBM PC

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: The Learning Company

Adventures of Tron

Adventures of Tron

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

Paratrooper

Paratrooper

Platform: PC Booter

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Orion Software

Fort Apocalypse

Fort Apocalypse

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: action

Publisher: Synapse Software

history

Who was the US President on July 21, 1982?

On July 21, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1982?

On July 21, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 1982?

On July 21, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 July 1982?

July 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1982 calendar looked like.

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