What happened on Monday May 03, 1982?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1982:

• Sinking of the ARA General Belgrano during Falklands War During the Falklands War, the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano was sunk by the British submarine HMS Conqueror, resulting in the tragic loss of over 350 Argentine sailors. This event was a significant and controversial maritime engagement that escalated tensions in the conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
• Reagan's Weekly Radio Broadcasts Launch US President Ronald Reagan initiates a series of five-minute weekly radio broadcasts, utilizing the medium to directly communicate with the American public and share his administration's perspectives and policy positions.
• NASA Budget Allocation to Military The New York Times reports that 25% of NASA's budget will be redirected to military expenditures, signaling a strategic shift in national funding priorities during the early 1980s Cold War era.
• ABC's All Talk Radio Network Launch ABC launches its All Talk radio network, initially starting with two west coast stations, expanding the media landscape and offering a new format for radio broadcasting.

Events in 1982

May 03, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 03, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1982 can also be written as 5/3/1982 in the US and as 3/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1982 in May 1982 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1982:

• Rebecca Hall

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May 03, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1982 was Chariots Of Fire - Titles by Vangelis, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
2. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
3. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
4. Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
5. The J. Geils Band - Freeze-Frame

May 03, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
2. Nicole - A Little Peace
3. PhD - I Won't Let You Down
4. Yazoo - Only You
5. Madness - House Of Fun

May 03, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1982 was If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another by Richard "Dimples" Fields, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Richard "Dimples" Fields - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
2. Atlantic Starr - Circles
3. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
4. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
5. Deniece Williams - It's Gonna Take A Miracle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 03, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 May 03, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:33 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 1982

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Someone born on May 03, 1982 is:

43 years and 11 days old,

or 516 months and 11 days old,

or 2245 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15717 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1982?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 03, 1982.

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