What happened on Friday October 01, 1982?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1982:

• Sony and Phillips Launch Compact Disc in Japan Sony and Phillips introduce the compact disc (CD) technology in Japan, marking a revolutionary moment in audio technology. On the same day, Sony releases the CDP-101, the world's first consumer compact disc player, priced at 168,000 yen ($730), which would transform music consumption and digital audio storage.
• Helmut Kohl Becomes Chancellor of Germany Through a Constructive Vote of No Confidence, Helmut Kohl of the Christian Democrat Union replaces Helmut Schmidt as Chancellor of West Germany, signaling a significant political transition during the Cold War era.
• EPCOT Center Opens at Walt Disney World EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) opens at Walt Disney World in Florida, featuring two main sections: Future World and World Showcase. The ambitious project cost over US$1.2 billion to construct, representing Walt Disney's visionary concept of a futuristic, educational theme park that blends technology, innovation, and global culture.
• USSR Conducts Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union performs an underground nuclear test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the late Cold War period.
• Donald Fagen Releases 'The Nightfly' Warner Bros. Records releases 'The Nightfly', the debut solo studio album by Donald Fagen, renowned keyboardist and singer-songwriter from the band Steely Dan. The album would become a critically acclaimed jazz-pop record.
• Haruna Babangida Haruna Babangida, a Nigerian football player, noted for his contributions to Nigerian sports.
• Sandra Oxenryd Sandra Oxenryd, a Swedish pop singer active in the early 1980s.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1982

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1982

October 01, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 274th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1982 can also be written as 10/1/1982 in the US and as 1/10/1982 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1982 in October 1982 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1982:

• Kieran Culkin

  Renowned American actor from the famous Culkin acting family, known for roles in 'Home Alone' and 'Succession'.

• Lacey Chabert

  American actress and voice artist, famous for roles in 'Mean Girls' and Hallmark Channel movies.

• Tyran Richard

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1982:

• Clériston Andrade
• Dag Henriksen

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1982 was Jack & Diane by John Cougar, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. John Cougar - Jack & Diane
2. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
3. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
4. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
5. Melissa Manchester - You Should Hear How She Talks About You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1982 was Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
2. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
3. Fat Larry's Band - Zoom
4. The Kids From 'Fame' - Starmaker
5. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Evelyn King - Love Come Down
2. The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
3. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
4. Grandmaster Flash - The Message
5. Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:25 pm and setting at 06:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 03, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Oct 03, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1982

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Someone born on October 01, 1982 is:

42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 13 days old,

or 2223 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15566 days old,

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

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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