What happened on Friday August 06, 1982?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1982:

• ANC Members Death Sentence Three members of the African National Congress (ANC) are sentenced to death in South Africa, highlighting the brutal repression during the apartheid era.
• First AM Stereo System Broadcast WQXI radio station in Atlanta becomes the first broadcaster to use the Harris Corporation AM stereo system, marking a technological milestone in radio broadcasting.
• Doug DeCinces Baseball Achievement California Angels player Doug DeCinces hits 3 home runs in a single game, remarkably repeating a similar feat just 5 days earlier.
• Curtis Cup Golf Tournament In the Curtis Cup Golf tournament, the United States national team decisively defeats Great Britain & Ireland with a score of 14½-3½ at Denver Country Club.
• Kevin van der Perren Birth Kevin van der Perren, a Belgian figure skater, was born. He would later become a notable competitive figure skater representing Belgium.
• Ryan Sypek Birth Ryan Sypek, an American actor, was born on this date. He would later become known for his roles in television and film.

Events in 1982

August 06, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1982

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1982

August 06, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1982 can also be written as 8/6/1982 in the US and as 6/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1982 in August 1982 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1982:

• Romola Garai

  Acclaimed English actress known for her compelling performances in period dramas and critically acclaimed films like Atonement and Emma.

• Lolo Jones

  Exceptional American athlete known for her achievements in both track and field and bobsledding, with multiple Olympic appearances.

• Adrianne Curry

  Reality TV personality and model who gained fame through America's Next Top Model and her subsequent television appearances.

• Ryan Sypek

  American actor with moderate visibility in television series and films.

• Jordis Unga

  American guitarist and singer-songwriter with niche recognition in music circles.

• Renata Soñé
• Anna Tokarska
• William Asher
• Gaël Faye

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1982:

• Hans Cürlis
• Antonio Tedde

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
3. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

August 06, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 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.

1. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Irene Cara - Fame
4. Yazoo - Don't Go
5. Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss

August 06, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
2. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
3. Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
4. Paul Oakenfold Presents Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
5. Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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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 06, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1982 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 08:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1982

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Someone born on August 06, 1982 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 17 days old,

or 2233 weeks

or 15631 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1982?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1982.

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