What happened on Monday December 06, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1982:

• Droppin Well Bombing in Ballykelly On December 6, 1982, a devastating terrorist attack occurred when the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) planted a time bomb at the Droppin' Well pub/disco in Ballykelly, Northern Ireland. The explosion killed eleven British soldiers and six civilians, marking one of the most tragic incidents during the period known as The Troubles.
• Ted Kennedy's Divorce Senator Ted Kennedy and his wife Joan officially divorced in 1982, ending their tumultuous marriage that had been strained by personal challenges and public scrutiny.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Dec. 06, 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1982

December 06, 1982: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• New York Jets - Detroit Lions : 28 - 13

December 06, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 340th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1982 can also be written as 12/6/1982 in the US and as 6/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1982:

• Alberto Contador

  Renowned Spanish professional cyclist who won multiple Grand Tours, including two Tour de France victories (2007, 2009), though his 2010...

• Keri Hilson

  R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who gained significant popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

• Ryan Kennedy

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1982 was Mickey by Toni Basil, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Toni Basil - Mickey
2. Laura Branigan - Gloria
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
4. Lionel Richie - Truly
5. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
2. The Jam - Beat Surrender
3. The Human League - Mirror Man
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Diana Ross - Muscles
5. Prince - 1999

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 06, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 12:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 1982

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Someone born on December 06, 1982 is:

42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 17 days old,

or 2211 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15479 days old,

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

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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

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

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