What happened on Saturday May 08, 1982?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1982:

• Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II Spanish priest Juan María Fernández y Krohn attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II with a bayonet during the pontiff's pilgrimage to the Fatima shrine in Portugal. The Pope was wounded but survived the attack, which shocked the international community.
• Death of Gilles Villeneuve Canadian Formula One racing driver Gilles Villeneuve was tragically killed during qualifying at the Zolder circuit in Belgium, a devastating loss for the motorsport world that highlighted the dangerous nature of professional racing.
• Braniff International Airways Bankruptcy Braniff International Airways, a major American airline, was declared bankrupt and ceased all flight operations, marking a significant moment in the commercial aviation industry of the early 1980s.
• NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Game In an exciting Stanley Cup playoff match, the New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-5 in overtime, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from May. 08, 1982

Newspapers from May. 08, 1982

May 08, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 128th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1982 can also be written as 5/8/1982 in the US and as 8/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1982 in May 1982 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1982:

• Christina Cole

  Christina Cole is a prominent English actress known for her roles in television series and films, with notable performances in British...

• Buakaw Banchamek

  Buakaw Banchamek is a world-renowned Thai kick-boxer who has significantly contributed to the global popularity of Muay Thai martial arts.

• Adrián González

  Adrián González is a professional American baseball player who has played first base for several Major League Baseball teams during his...

• Adrian Gonzalez (baseball)

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1982:

• Gilles Villeneuve

  Legendary Formula One racing driver from Quebec, Canada, known for his exceptional skill and tragic death during a qualifying session at the...

• Neil Bogart

  Pioneering music entrepreneur who transformed Buddah Records and founded Casablanca Records, playing a crucial role in the bubblegum rock...

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on May 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1982 was Chariots Of Fire - Titles by Vangelis, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
2. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
3. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
4. Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
5. The J. Geils Band - Freeze-Frame

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
2. Nicole - A Little Peace
3. PhD - I Won't Let You Down
4. Yazoo - Only You
5. Madness - House Of Fun

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1982 was If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another by Richard "Dimples" Fields, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Richard "Dimples" Fields - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
2. Atlantic Starr - Circles
3. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
4. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
5. Deniece Williams - It's Gonna Take A Miracle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1982 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:39 pm and setting at 06:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1982

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Someone born on May 08, 1982 is:

43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 17 days old,

or 2250 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15754 days old,

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

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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

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

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