Friday December 24, 1982: on this day

About December 24th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: Chaminade, with a student body of only 850 students, beats #1 ranked Virginia 77-72 in a Honolulu holiday basketball classic.
  • Day of the week: December 24th, 1982 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Ricky Martin, Ava Gardner
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  • #1 UK song: Save Your Love by Renee & Renato
  • Popular movie: Notturno directed by Giorgio Bontempi

More about December 24th, 1982? See below for more news and curiosities on December 24th, 1982.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1982?


December 24, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1982 can also be written as 12/24/1982 in the US and as 24/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

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December 24, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1982:

  • Chaminade, with a student body of only 850 students, beats #1 ranked virginia 77-72 in a honolulu holiday basketball classic.
  • The quotchristmas eve blizzard of '82quot hits denver.

December 24, 1982: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 24, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dog chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 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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December 24, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:46 pm and setting at 01:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.

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Who was born on December 24, 1982?


Famous people born on December 24, 1982:

  • Masaki Aiba
    Masaki Aiba

    Japanese actor and singer (arashi).

  • Katrina Lake

    Founder and CEO of Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service.

  • Robert Schwartzman

    American actor and producer of singer-songwriters (rooney).

  • Robert Carmine

    American singer.

  • Nancy Sinatra (TV host)
  • Carlalberto Ludi
  • Natalie Purcell
  • Sidney Aparecido Ramos da Silva
  • Mickaël Roche
  • Tetsuya Kakihara
  • Anna Ferzetti
  • Kevin Burnett
  • Carlo Greppi
  • Aiba Masaki (相葉 雅紀)

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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How old is someone born on December 24, 1982?


Someone born on December 24, 1982 is:

41 years 5 months old,

or 497 months and 12 days old,

or 2162 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15139 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1982?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1982.

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December 24, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1982:

  • Louis Aragon

    French author and poet (b. 1897).

  • Silvio Milazzo
  • Maurice Biraud
  • Atanasij Velykyj
  • IX principe di Farnese Sigismondo Chigi Albani della Rovere
  • Rafael Rossi

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1982:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maneater youtube
  2. - Mickey youtube
  3. - The Girl Is Mine
  4. - Dirty Laundry
  5. - Gloria

December 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Save Your Love
  2. - Beat Surrender
  3. - Mirror Man
  4. - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
  5. - The Shakin' Stevens EP

December 24, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sexual Healing
  2. - Truly youtube
  3. - The Girl Is Mine
  4. - 1999
  5. - Put It In A Magazine

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December 24, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

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

Country: Italy

Midnight

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John A. Russo

Starring: Melanie Verlin, Lawrence Tierney, John Hall, Charles Jackson

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

Kiss Me Goodbye

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Sally Field, James Caan, Jeff Bridges, Paul Dooley

Bingo Bongo

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Pasquale Festa Campanile

Starring: Adriano Celentano, Carole Bouquet, Felice Andreasi, Enzo Robutti

Country: Italy

December 24, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Nature

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page

Country: United States of America

Smogovci

Smogovci

Release year: 1982

Starring: Ivica Zadro, Damir Saban, Mario Mirkovic, Tomislav Striga

'Allo 'Allo

'Allo 'Allo

Release year: 1982

Written by:

Starring: Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Vicki Michelle, Richard Marner

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 24, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

And More By Andy Rooney by Andrew A. Rooney

And More By Andy Rooney

By:

Every American man has his own opinion

Megatrends by John Naisbitt

Megatrends

By:

Megatrends: 10 New Directions that Transform Our Lives

Goodbye, Mickey Mouse by Len Deighton

Goodbye, Mickey Mouse

By:

Deighton's historical fiction Goodbye Mickey Mouse vividly recalls wartime England. A group of American fighter pilots fly escort missions above Germany in the winter 1943-44. Among them is the reserved Captain

Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia

Living, Loving & Learning

By:

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.

The Valley Of Horses by Jean M. Auel

The Valley Of Horses

By:

This extraordinary journey into the distant past takes us back to the amazing mysteries of The Clan of the Cave Bear's exotic, primeval world, and to Ayla now a young, brave woman.

December 24, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle Cross

Battle Cross

Platform: Arcade Game MSX

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Omori Electric

David's Midnight Magic

David's Midnight Magic

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64 Atari 8-bit

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Brøderbund Software Ariolasoft

Sky Jinks

Sky Jinks

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Activision

Eggomania

Eggomania

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Arcade

Publisher: US Games

Slime

Slime

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: action

Publisher: Synapse Software

history

Who was the US President on December 24, 1982?

On December 24, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1982?

On December 24, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1982?

On December 24, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 1982?

December 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1982 calendar looked like.

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