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see horoscope and birth chart for January 02, 1982What happened on Saturday, January 2, 1982?
About January 2nd, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 2, 1982, the San Diego Chargers defeated the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in an AFC Divisional Playoff game, known as "The Epic in Miami." The Chargers initially led 24-0, but the Dolphins rallied to tie the game at 38-38. In overtime, Rolf Benirschke kicked a 29-yard field goal to secure the win. Tight end Kellen Winslow was instrumental, catching 13 passes for 166 yards and blocking a crucial field goal attempt.
- Day of the week: January 2nd, 1982 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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- January 02, 1982: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 02, 1982?
- Who was born on January 02, 1982?
- January 02, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- January 02, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 02, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 02, 1982?
- Back in 1982
January 02, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 02, 1982:
- San Diego Chargers' dramatic overtime victory over Miami Dolphins On January 2, 1982, the San Diego Chargers defeated the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in an AFC Divisional Playoff game, known as "The Epic in Miami." The Chargers initially led 24-0, but the Dolphins rallied to tie the game at 38-38. In overtime, Rolf Benirschke kicked a 29-yard field goal to secure the win. Tight end Kellen Winslow was instrumental, catching 13 passes for 166 yards and blocking a crucial field goal attempt. source: washingtonpost.com
- Camelot musical closes on Broadway The 1981 revival of the musical 'Camelot' concluded its run at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on January 2, 1982, after 57 performances. source: ibdb.com
January 02, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1982
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January 02, 1982: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- San Diego Chargers - Miami Dolphins : 41 - 38
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Dallas Cowboys : 0 - 38
What day of the week was January 02, 1982?
January 02, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 02, 1982 can also be written as 1/2/1982 in the US and as 2/1/1982 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 02, 1982?
Famous people born on January 02, 1982:
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Dustin ClareDustin Clare is an Australian actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena' and 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' where he portrayed Gannicus. His performances have received acclaim both in Australia and internationally. [bio]
January 02, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
January 02, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.
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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 02, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1982 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 02, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 02, 1982 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 12:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.
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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 1982
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Someone born on January 02, 1982 is:
44 years 7 months old,
or 535 months and 2 days old,
or 2326 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16285 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1982?
There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 2nd 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1982.
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The history attached to January 2, 1982 includes San Diego Chargers' dramatic overtime victory over Miami Dolphins, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of January 2, 1982 included Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 2, 1982 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Dustin Clare, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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