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see horoscope and birth chart for September 03, 1982What happened on Friday, September 3, 1982?
About September 3rd, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 3, 1982, General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, appointed as prefect of Palermo to combat the Mafia, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting in Palermo, Italy. He was accompanied by his wife, Emanuela Setti Carraro, and their police escort, Domenico Russo, who was also killed. The attack was orchestrated by the Sicilian Mafia, led by Salvatore 'the Beast' Riina, as a response to Dalla Chiesa's efforts against organized crime.
- Day of the week: September 3rd, 1982 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band
- #1 UK song: Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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- September 03, 1982: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 03, 1982?
- Who was born on September 03, 1982?
- September 03, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- September 03, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- September 03, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 03, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 03, 1982?
- Back in 1982
September 03, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 03, 1982:
- Assassination of Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa by Mafia On September 3, 1982, General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, appointed as prefect of Palermo to combat the Mafia, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting in Palermo, Italy. He was accompanied by his wife, Emanuela Setti Carraro, and their police escort, Domenico Russo, who was also killed. The attack was orchestrated by the Sicilian Mafia, led by Salvatore 'the Beast' Riina, as a response to Dalla Chiesa's efforts against organized crime. source: ansa.it
- Steve Wozniak launches US Festival in San Bernardino, California On September 3, 1982, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak inaugurated the US Festival in San Bernardino, California. The three-day event combined music and technology, featuring performances by The Police, Talking Heads, The B-52's, and others. Despite attracting approximately 400,000 attendees, the festival incurred a loss of $12 million. source: computerhistory.org
September 03, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1982
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What day of the week was September 03, 1982?
September 03, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 246th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 03, 1982 can also be written as 9/3/1982 in the US and as 3/9/1982 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 03, 1982?
Famous people born on September 03, 1982:
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Chris WilcoxProfessional basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams including the Seattle SuperSonics and Los Angeles Clippers.
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Sarah Burke
September 03, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 03, 1982:
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Carlo Alberto dalla Chiesa![Emanuela Setti Carraro]()
Emanuela Setti Carraro![Justine Johnstone]()
Justine Johnstone
September 03, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 03, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 03, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 1982 was Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
- Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
- Air Supply - Even The Nights Are Better
September 03, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 03, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- Duran Duran - Save A Prayer
- Dire Straits - Private Investigations
- Rocker's Revenge featuring Donnie Calvin - Walking On Sunshine
- Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
September 03, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 03, 1982 was Jump To It by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
- Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
- Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
- Ray Parker Jr. - Let Me Go
- Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
- Grandmaster Flash - The Message
September 03, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.
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September 03, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Water 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 birthSeptember 03, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 03, 1982 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 07:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Oct 03, 1982.
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Someone born on September 03, 1982 is:
43 years 11 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1982?
There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 3rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 03, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 03, 1982.
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Why 1982 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 3, 1982, a 1982 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 3, 1982 includes Assassination of Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa by Mafia, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 3, 1982 included “Abracadabra” by The Steve Miller Band, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 3, 1982 included Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 3, 1982 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Chris Wilcox, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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