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see horoscope and birth chart for July 08, 1982What happened on Thursday, July 8, 1982?
About July 8th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 8, 1982, an assassination attempt was made against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein during his visit to Dujail, a predominantly Shia town. In retaliation, the Iraqi government detained hundreds of residents, executed at least 148 individuals, and destroyed properties, including homes and orchards. This event is known as the Dujail massacre.
- Day of the week: July 8th, 1982 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Don't You Want Me by The Human League
- #1 UK song: Fame by Irene Cara
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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- July 08, 1982: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 08, 1982?
- Who was born on July 08, 1982?
- July 08, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- July 08, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- July 08, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 08, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 08, 1982?
- Back in 1982
July 08, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 08, 1982:
- Dujail massacre following assassination attempt on Saddam Hussein On July 8, 1982, an assassination attempt was made against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein during his visit to Dujail, a predominantly Shia town. In retaliation, the Iraqi government detained hundreds of residents, executed at least 148 individuals, and destroyed properties, including homes and orchards. This event is known as the Dujail massacre. source: washingtonpost.com
- Billy Martin records his 1,000th career win as a manager On July 8, 1982, Billy Martin achieved his 1,000th career managerial victory with the Oakland Athletics, defeating the New York Yankees 6-3. Martin, known for his aggressive 'Billyball' style, had previously managed the Yankees and led the Athletics to an American League West title in 1981. Despite this milestone, he was dismissed as the Athletics' manager after the 1982 season. source: thisdayinbaseball.com
- Senegal's Communist Workers League legally recognized On July 8, 1982, Senegal's Communist Workers League (Ligue Communiste des Travailleurs, LCT), a Trotskyist political party founded in 1977, was officially recognized by the government. This marked a significant development in Senegal's political landscape, allowing the LCT to operate legally and participate in the country's political processes. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 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.
July 08, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 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.
Who was born on July 08, 1982?
Famous people born on July 08, 1982:
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July 08, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 08, 1982:
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July 08, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 08, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 5th and July 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- The Human League - Don't You Want Me
- Toto - Rosanna
- John Cougar - Hurts So Good
- Asia - Heat Of The Moment
- 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.
- Irene Cara - Fame
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
- Captain Sensible - Happy Talk
- Odyssey - Inside Out
- 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.
- The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
- Dazz Band - Let It Whip
- Rick James - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
- One Way - Cutie Pie
- Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
July 08, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
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.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 08, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on July 08, 1982 is:
44 years and 26 days old,
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or 2299 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16097 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 1982?
There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 8th 2027.
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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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The soundtrack around July 8, 1982 included “Don't You Want Me” by The Human League, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 8, 1982 included Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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