Friday January 01, 1982: on this day

January 01, 1982 was the 1st day of the year 1982, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 01, 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 January 01, 1982, who was born and died on January 01, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1982, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Notturno, directed by Giorgio Bontempi), TV series (e.g. Treasure Hunt) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1982?


January 01, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1982 can also be written as 1/1/1982 in the US and as 1/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1982 in January 1982 calendar

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January 01, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1982:

  • 30 something stars ken olin and patricia wettig meet, later they marry
  • Peruvian javier perez de cuellar becomes the first latin american to hold the title of secretary general of the united nations.
  • Pope john paul ii prays for an end to martial law in poland.
  • Clemson wins the orange bowl for college football championship.
  • Mta launches five year capital program to overhaul new york city, new york subway system.

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January 01, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:15 am and setting at 10:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.

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Who was born on January 01, 1982?


Famous people born on January 01, 1982:

  • Yodsanklai Fairtex

    Yodsanklai Fairtex is a legendary Muay Thai fighter who has won multiple world championships and is known for his powerful striking and...

  • Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu

    Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu is a Nigerian entrepreneur and investor who founded the e-commerce platform Jumia Nigeria.

  • Gurman Bahl

    Gurman Bahl is a prominent technology journalist known for his in-depth reporting on Apple and other tech companies.

  • Candas Şahin

    Candas Şahin is a Turkish entrepreneur and the founder of the e-commerce platform Trendyol.

  • Jenafer Hyman

    Jenafer Hyman is the co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, a fashion rental company.

  • Saranya Mathivanan

    Saranya Mathivanan is the co-founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, a leading provider of cloud-based business software.

  • Ruxin Jiang

    Ruxin Jiang is a Chinese entrepreneur and the co-founder of the e-commerce platform Pinduoduo.

  • Derya Öztürk

    Derya Öztürk is a Turkish entrepreneur and the founder of the e-commerce platform Trendyol.

  • Jessica McKellar

    Prominent figure in the Python community and advocate for diversity in tech.

  • Mashal

    Afghan journalist and women's rights advocate.

  • Sakara Life

    Sakara Life is the co-founder of a plant-based meal delivery service that promotes holistic health and wellness.

  • Lina Attalah

    Lina Attalah is an Egyptian journalist and the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, an independent online newspaper.

  • Onur Koç

    Onur Koç is a Turkish entrepreneur and the co-founder of Trendyol, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Turkey.

  • Lenya Heitmann

    Lenya Heitmann is a German entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online fashion retailer Zalando.

  • Lauren Weissman

    Lauren Weissman is the co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, a popular fashion rental service.

  • Dionis Chebii

    Kenyan long-distance runner known for his achievements in marathons.

  • Rafeef Ziadah

    Renowned Palestinian poet and human rights activist.

  • Erdem Gunduz

    Known for his 'Standing Man' protest in Turkey's Taksim Square.

  • Sajad Afghan

    Renowned contemporary painter known for his unique style.

  • Stephanye Blakely

    Stephanye Blakely is the founder and CEO of Spanx, a popular shapewear company.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 17 days old,

or 2206 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15448 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 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 January 01, 1982?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1982.

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January 01, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1982:

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • Yanai Postelnik

    Renowned Rabbi known for his teachings and contributions to Jewish scholarship.

  • Juan Miguel Zunzunegui

    A prominent Spanish novelist known for his works exploring the human condition.

  • Vicke Holmberg

    Swedish athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the men's high jump.

  • Amabel Wilberforce

    Amabel Wilberforce was a British physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Hilding Kjellman

    Hilding Kjellman was a Swedish journalist and author who worked for the newspaper Dagens Nyheter.

  • Angus Macrae

    Scottish soldier who served in the British Army during World War I and World War II, and was awarded the Victoria Cross.

  • Hilding Jacobsson

    Swedish athlete who competed in the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the pole vault.

  • Varvara Gorshkova

    Varvara Gorshkova was a Soviet biologist who made contributions to the field of plant physiology.

  • Olander Ohlson

    Olander Ohlson was a Swedish physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Haik Avanian

    Haik Avanian was an Armenian painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Othmar Foppa

    Swiss politician who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council.

  • Ellard Hanna

    Ellard Hanna was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1930s.

  • Waverly Lewis Root

    Waverly Lewis Root was an American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Simcha Ehrlich

    Simcha Ehrlich was an Israeli politician known for his contributions to the Labor Party.

  • Brenda Starr

    Fictional journalist known for her comic strip adventures.

  • Vester Hughes

    American politician who served in the U.S.

  • Binnie Peel

    Binnie Peel was a British Conservative politician.

  • Fifi D'Albert

    Fifi D'Albert was a talented tennis player known for her powerful serves and graceful playing style.

  • Love Eriksen

    Love Eriksen was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

  • Bruce Norris
    Bruce Norris

    American hockey executive (detroit red wings).

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January 01, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

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

Country: Italy

Gian Burrasca

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

Midnight

Midnight

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John A. Russo

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

Kiss Me Goodbye

Kiss Me Goodbye

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

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

Bingo Bongo

Bingo Bongo

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Pasquale Festa Campanile

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

Country: Italy

January 01, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Nature

Nature

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Nigel Cole

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

Country: United States of America

Los gozos y las sombras

Los gozos y las sombras

Release year: 1982

Starring: Eusebio Poncela, Carlos Larrañaga, Charo López, Rafael Alonso

Country: Spain

Middletown

Middletown

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Brian Kirk

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Franco Amurri

January 01, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deadly Duck

Deadly Duck

Platform: Atari 2600, VIC-20

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: 20th Century Fox Games

David's Midnight Magic

David's Midnight Magic

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64 Atari 8-bit

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Brøderbund Software Ariolasoft

Serpentine

Serpentine

Platform: IBM PC Apple II Atari 8-bit computers VIC-20 Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Brøderbund

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 January 01, 1982?

On January 01, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1982?

On January 01, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1982?

On January 01, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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 January 1982?

January 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1982 calendar looked like.

Friday January 1, 1982