Monday August 02, 1982: on this day

August 02, 1982 was the 214th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1982, who was born and died on August 02, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor), movies (e.g. Fast Times at Ridgemont High, directed by Amy Heckerling), TV series (e.g. Filthy Rich) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1982?


August 02, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1982 can also be written as 8/2/1982 in the US and as 2/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1982: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1982: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 02, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1982 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 04:26 am.

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 August 02, 1982?


Famous people born on August 02, 1982:

  • Hélder Postiga

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Grady Sizemore

    Former MLB outfielder known for his time with the Cleveland Indians.

  • Kerry Rhodes

    American football player.

  • Sara Foster

    American actress.

  • Winsome Frazier
  • Ahmad Ali Jaber
  • Kacjaryna Barysevič
  • Patrick Bechter
  • Luka Elsner
  • Lelio Bonaccorso
  • Karl Dickson

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 7 months old,

or 499 months and 17 days old,

or 2172 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15205 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1982?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1982.

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August 02, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1982:

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Rudolf Maros

    Composer dies at 65.

  • Carla Lonzi
  • Carlos Contreras Labarca

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

  • Otillia Rhind

    Known for her work in mathematical logic and philosophy of mathematics.

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August 02, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1982:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Of The Tiger
  2. - Hurts So Good
  3. - Abracadabra
  4. - Hold Me
  5. - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

August 02, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come On Eileen
  2. - Eye Of The Tiger
  3. - Fame
  4. - Don't Go
  5. - It Started With A Kiss

August 02, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. 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. - Planet Rock
  5. - Dance Floor (Part I)

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August 02, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Amy Heckerling

Starring: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus

Country: United States of America

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

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

Country: Italy

Manhattan Baby

Manhattan Baby

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Christopher Connelly, Laura Lenzi, Brigitta Boccoli, Giovanni Frezza

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

The Pirate Movie

The Pirate Movie

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton, Bill Kerr

Country: United States of America

August 02, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Filthy Rich

Filthy Rich

Release year: 1982

Written by:

Starring: Dixie Carter, Charles Frank, Jerry Hardin, Michael Lombard

Country: United States of America

Der Andro-Jäger

Der Andro-Jäger

Release year: 1982

A Leoa

A Leoa

Release year: 1982

Turns

Turns

Release year: 1982

August 02, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

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Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Pearson, Durk, and Sandy Shaw

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

By:

Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

Thy Brother'S Wife by Andrew M. Greeley

Thy Brother'S Wife

By:

Paul and Sean Cronin were shaped by their father, a multimillionaire self-made, who decided that one of his sons would become a cardinal.

The Fate Of The Earth by Jonathan Schell

The Fate Of The Earth

By:

These two books, now combined into one volume, helped to focus national attention in 1980s on the movement towards a nuclear freeze.

How To Make Love To A Woman by Michael Morgenstern

How To Make Love To A Woman

By:

Michael Morgenstern surveyed women from all walks of the country to find out what they want. Find out what women love in a man and how to seduce them.

August 02, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mr. F. Lea

Mr. F. Lea

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Amidar

Amidar

Platform: Arcade Console: Atari 2600, Casio PV-1000, Xbox 360 (as part of Game Room)

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Stern, Olympia (North America)

Devil Fish

Devil Fish

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Artic Electronics

3D Tanx

3D Tanx

Platform: ZX Spectrum, C64, BBC Micro

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: dk'tronics

Cosmic Crusader

Cosmic Crusader

Platform: IBM PC

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Funtastic

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1982?

On August 02, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1982?

On August 02, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1982?

On August 02, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 August 1982?

August 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1982 calendar looked like.

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