What happened on Thursday July 08, 1982?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1982:

• Dujail Massacre Following Assassination Attempt on Saddam Hussein On July 8, 1982, a failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in the town of Dujail led to a brutal retaliatory massacre. In the months following the attempt, Hussein's regime conducted widespread reprisals against the local population, resulting in the systematic execution and persecution of hundreds of residents suspected of involvement in the plot.
• Billy Martin's Managerial Milestone Baseball manager Billy Martin achieved a significant career milestone by recording his 1,000th win as a manager, highlighting his notable contributions to the sport.
• Legal Recognition of Senegalese Trotskyist Party The Ligue Communiste des Travailleurs (LCT), a Trotskyist political party in Senegal, was granted legal recognition, marking a significant moment in the country's political pluralism.
• 7 Brides for 7 Brothers Broadway Performance The musical '7 Brides for 7 Brothers' opened at the Alvin Theater in New York City for a limited run of 5 performances, showcasing the popular musical adaptation of the classic romantic comedy film.

Events in 1982

July 08, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1982

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1982

July 08, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 189th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1982 can also be written as 7/8/1982 in the US and as 8/7/1982 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1982 in July 1982 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1982:

• Sophia Bush

  Sophia Bush is a prominent American actress known for her role in One Tree Hill, and is also recognized for her activism and directing work...

• Pendleton Ward

  Pendleton Ward is an American animator and screenwriter, best known as the creator of the popular animated series Adventure Time.

• Tarah Paige

  Tarah Paige is an American actress with limited public recognition.

• Hakim Warrick

  Hakim Warrick is an American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for several teams.

• Schuyler Fisk

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on July 8th

Famous people died on July 08, 1982:

• Isa Miranda

  Renowned Italian actress and model who gained international recognition during the mid-20th century, particularly known for her role in the...

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on July 8th

July 08, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1982 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
2. Toto - Rosanna
3. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
4. Asia - Heat Of The Moment
5. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger

July 08, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1982 was Fame by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Irene Cara - Fame
2. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
3. Captain Sensible - Happy Talk
4. Odyssey - Inside Out
5. Trio - Da Da Da

July 08, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1982 was Early In The Morning by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
2. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
3. Rick James - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
4. One Way - Cutie Pie
5. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 08, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 1982 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 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 July 08, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 08:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1982

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Someone born on July 08, 1982 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 6 days old,

or 2235 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15651 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 1982?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 08, 1982.

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