What happened on Tuesday December 07, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 07, 1982:

• Dos Erres Massacre in Guatemala During Guatemala's brutal civil war, a horrific massacre occurred in Dos Erres, where 171 people were killed under the leadership of Santos López Alonzo, representing the extreme violence of the conflict.
• First US Lethal Injection Execution Charles Brooks, Jr. became the first person in the United States to be executed by lethal injection in Texas, marking a significant milestone in the history of capital punishment in the country.
• Senior Road Tower Collapse Tragedy A catastrophic structural failure occurred when the Senior Road Tower collapsed in less than 17 seconds, resulting in five worker fatalities and three injuries to workers on a nearby building. This incident highlights significant workplace safety concerns.
• Suriname Army Attacks Radio Station In a politically charged incident, the Suriname army under the leadership of Desi Bouterse fired upon a radio station building, demonstrating the volatile political climate in the country during this period.
• Death of Will Lee, Sesame Street Actor Will Lee, a beloved American actor known for playing Mr. Hooper on the iconic children's television show Sesame Street, passed away. Born in 1908, Lee was a significant figure in early children's television programming.

Events in 1982

December 07, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 07, 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 07, 1982

December 07, 1982 was a Tuesday and it was the 341st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 07, 1982 can also be written as 12/7/1982 in the US and as 7/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 07, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 07, 1982:

• Jack Huston

  English actor known for roles in HBO's Boardwalk Empire and films like American Hustle, belonging to the notable Huston acting family.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 7th

Famous people died on December 07, 1982:

• Harry Jerome
• José Echeveste

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 7th

December 07, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 07, 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 07, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 07, 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 07, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 07, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 07, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 07, 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 07, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:55 pm and setting at 01:11 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 07, 1982

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Someone born on December 07, 1982 is:

42 years 6 months old,

or 510 months and 19 days old,

or 2220 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15542 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 07, 1982?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 07, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 07, 1982.

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