What happened on Thursday July 01, 1982?

About July 1st, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: Kosmos 1383 was launched as the world's first dedicated search and rescue satellite, representing a significant advancement in global emergency response technology.
  • Day of the week: July 1st, 1982 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Don't You Want Me by The Human League
  • #1 UK song: Fame by Irene Cara
  • Popular movie: TRON directed by Steven Lisberger

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July 01, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 01, 1982:

  • First Search and Rescue Satellite Launch Kosmos 1383 was launched as the world's first dedicated search and rescue satellite, representing a significant advancement in global emergency response technology.
  • Cal Ripken Jr. Begins Consecutive Games Streak Cal Ripken Jr. started his legendary MLB consecutive games played streak, beginning with his first start at shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, which would eventually reach 2,216 games.
  • Argentine Presidential Transition General Reynaldo Bignone was sworn in as President of Argentina during a period of military dictatorship, continuing the country's tumultuous political landscape.
  • Space Shuttle Challenger Transport Space Shuttle Challenger was transported overland to Dryden Flight Research Center, marking a significant logistical movement in NASA's space program.
  • Lawn Chair Balloon Flight Larry Walters achieved a remarkable and dangerous feat by ascending to 16,000 feet over Los Angeles using a lawn chair and 42 helium balloons, becoming an iconic example of amateur aviation adventure.
  • Mass Unification Church Wedding 2,100 couples from the Unification Church participated in a mass wedding ceremony in New York City, demonstrating the organization's unique communal practices.
  • PEC Zwolle Soccer Club Renamed The Dutch soccer club PEC Zwolle '82 was renamed after being purchased by businessman Marten Eibrink, marking a typical ownership transition in European football.

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July 01, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 01, 1982?


July 01, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1982 can also be written as 7/1/1982 in the US and as 1/7/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 01, 1982?


Famous people born on July 01, 1982:

  • Hilarie Burton
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  • Joachim Johansson

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  • Kiera Chaplin
  • Cat Zingano

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July 01, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 01, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 28th and July 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 01, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1982 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  2. - Rosanna youtube
  3. - Ebony And Ivory youtube
  4. - Heat Of The Moment youtube
  5. - Hurts So Good youtube

July 01, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1982 was Fame by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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

July 01, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1982 was Let It Whip by Dazz Band, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - Let It Whip youtube
  2. - Early In The Morning
  3. - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
  4. - Cutie Pie
  5. - Do I Do
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July 01, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 01, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:26 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

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

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How old is someone born on July 01, 1982?


Someone born on July 01, 1982 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 22 days old,

or 2233 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15637 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 01, 1982?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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

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