Thursday August 05, 1982
US date format: 8/5/1982, UK date format: 5/8/1982
It was Thursday, under the sign of Leo (see zodiac on August 5, 1982). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Lolo Jones and Daniel Rossen.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to by .
In UK by was in the top 5 hits.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, directed by Amy Heckerling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982
while A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Filthy Rich.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Entombed or Space Defender.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1982, at August 05 across the years or at August 1982 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 05, 1982?
Holidays
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
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Events
- Stephabue Hix, of Alabama, 18, crowned Miss National Teen-Ager
Famous Birthday
- Lolo Jones: American track and field athlete.
- Daniel Rossen
- Michele Pazienza: Italian footballer.
- Tobias Regner: German singer-songwriter.
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Famous Deaths
- Wanda Rotha: Actress (Mrs Fitzherbert), dies at 72.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Blade Runner
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos
Country: United States of America
The Thing
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur
Country: United States of America
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Country: United States of America
Moonlighting
Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jirí Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz
The Secret of NIMH
Directed by: Don Bluth
Starring: Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuise, Arthur Malet
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 05, 1982?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
- Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
- Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
- Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
- Paul Oakenfold Presents Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
- Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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NBC News Overnight
Starring: Lloyd Dobyns, Linda Ellerbee, Bill Schechner
Country: United States of America
Schwarz Rot Gold
Starring: Uwe Friedrichsen, Edgar Bessen, George Meyer-Goll, Siegfried Kernen
Ilinden
Filthy Rich
Written by: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Starring: Dixie Carter, Charles Frank, Jerry Hardin, Michael Lombard
Country: United States of America
The Black Adder
Days to next August 05
If August 05, 1982 is your birthday you're 38 years, 3 months, 28 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 8 months, 2 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1982?
- LIFE: Marilyn Monroe
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Herpes -- Aug. 2, 1982
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8808
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
Last night, while I lay thinking here,Some Whatifs crawled inside my earAnd pranced and partied all night longAnd sang their same old Whatif song:Whatif I flunk that test?Whatif
No Comebacks
By: Frederick Forsyth
Ten Stories from Frederick Forsyth with the Master's touch. Deception, blackmail, murder, revenge - these are the themes of stories that move from London to the coast of Spain, from
Friday
By: Robert A. Heinlein
Engineered from the finest genes, and trained to be a secret courier in a future world, Friday operates over a near-future Earth, where chaos reigns.
Different Seasons
By: Stephen King
From the Magical Pen of Stephen King, Four Mesmerizing Novellas…“Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption”An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks a strange and startling revenge…the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award
How To Make Love To A Woman
By: Michael Morgenstern
Michael Morgenstern asked women all over the country, from all walks of life, and discovered the answers men seek. Learn what women find sexy in a man; how to seduce with
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Entombed
Crazy Chase (Europe) K.C.'s Krazy Chase! (US)
Space Defender
Atari Video Cube
Atlantis
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 05, 1982?
On August 05, 1982 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is August 05, 1982?
On August 05, 1982 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 05, 1982?
On August 05, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1982?
On August 05, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1982?
On August 05, 1982 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 05, 1982?
On August 05, 1982 several famous people were born including, Lolo Jones, Daniel Rossen, Michele Pazienza.
Which famous people died on August 05, 1982?
Famous people died on August 05, 1982 include, Wanda Rotha.
What was the number one song in August 05, 1982?
The number one song in the week of August 05, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor in US and Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express in UK.
What were the top hits on August 05, 1982?
The top hits on August 05, 1982 were Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, Hurts So Good by John Cougar, Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band in US and Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, Fame by Irene Cara in UK.
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