What happened on Monday August 09, 1982?

About August 9th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was serving his second year in office as the leader of the Republican Party. During this period, Reagan was implementing significant economic policies known as 'Reaganomics', focusing on reducing government spending, lowering tax rates, and combating inflation.
  • Day of the week: August 9th, 1982 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor
  • #1 UK song: Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express
  • Popular movie: The Beastmaster directed by Don Coscarelli

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August 09, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1982:

  • Ronald Reagan's Presidency in 1982 Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was serving his second year in office as the leader of the Republican Party. During this period, Reagan was implementing significant economic policies known as 'Reaganomics', focusing on reducing government spending, lowering tax rates, and combating inflation.
  • Ronald Reagan's Presidency in 1982 Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was serving his second year in office as the leader of the Republican Party. During this period, Reagan was implementing significant economic policies known as 'Reaganomics', focusing on reducing government spending, lowering tax rates, and combating inflation.
  • Ronald Reagan's Presidency in 1982 Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was serving his second year in office as the leader of the Republican Party. During this period, Reagan was implementing significant economic policies known as 'Reaganomics', focusing on reducing government spending, lowering tax rates, and combating inflation.
  • Margaret Thatcher's Leadership in 1982 Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was leading the Conservative Party during a pivotal time, which included the Falklands War that had recently concluded in June 1982. Her strong leadership and decisive policies were reshaping British politics and international relations.
  • Margaret Thatcher's Leadership in 1982 Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was leading the Conservative Party during a pivotal time, which included the Falklands War that had recently concluded in June 1982. Her strong leadership and decisive policies were reshaping British politics and international relations.
  • Margaret Thatcher's Leadership in 1982 Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was leading the Conservative Party during a pivotal time, which included the Falklands War that had recently concluded in June 1982. Her strong leadership and decisive policies were reshaping British politics and international relations.
  • Pope John Paul II's Papacy Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła, was serving as the head of the Catholic Church. Known for his significant role in global politics, particularly in challenging communist regimes in Eastern Europe, he was a influential spiritual and diplomatic leader during this period.
  • Pope John Paul II's Papacy Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła, was serving as the head of the Catholic Church. Known for his significant role in global politics, particularly in challenging communist regimes in Eastern Europe, he was a influential spiritual and diplomatic leader during this period.
  • Pope John Paul II's Papacy Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła, was serving as the head of the Catholic Church. Known for his significant role in global politics, particularly in challenging communist regimes in Eastern Europe, he was a influential spiritual and diplomatic leader during this period.
  • "Eye of the Tiger" Tops US Charts The rock band Survivor's hit song "Eye of the Tiger" was the number one song in the United States. Famously known as the theme song for the movie Rocky III, the track became an iconic motivational anthem of the early 1980s.
  • "Eye of the Tiger" Tops US Charts The rock band Survivor's hit song "Eye of the Tiger" was the number one song in the United States. Famously known as the theme song for the movie Rocky III, the track became an iconic motivational anthem of the early 1980s.
  • "Eye of the Tiger" Tops US Charts The rock band Survivor's hit song "Eye of the Tiger" was the number one song in the United States. Famously known as the theme song for the movie Rocky III, the track became an iconic motivational anthem of the early 1980s.
  • "Come On Eileen" Dominates UK Music Scene Dexy's Midnight Runners, featuring The Emerald Express, had the number one song in the United Kingdom with their hit "Come On Eileen". The song, blending folk and soul influences, became a defining musical moment of the early 1980s.
  • "Come On Eileen" Dominates UK Music Scene Dexy's Midnight Runners, featuring The Emerald Express, had the number one song in the United Kingdom with their hit "Come On Eileen". The song, blending folk and soul influences, became a defining musical moment of the early 1980s.
  • "Come On Eileen" Dominates UK Music Scene Dexy's Midnight Runners, featuring The Emerald Express, had the number one song in the United Kingdom with their hit "Come On Eileen". The song, blending folk and soul influences, became a defining musical moment of the early 1980s.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1982?


August 09, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 221st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1982 can also be written as 8/9/1982 in the US and as 9/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 09, 1982?


Famous people born on August 09, 1982:

  • Tyson Gay

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  • Yekaterina Samutsevich

    Russian activist and member of Pussy Riot, known for her political protests and performance art challenging the Russian government.

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  • Anna Simon
  • Kate Siegel
  • Takuto Hayashi
  • Daniel Henshall
  • Robert Häggblom
  • Vüsal Hüseynov
  • Andrea Iaia
  • Ekaterina Samucevič
  • Lilit Mkrtchian
  • Bayron Piedra
  • Anthony Raneri
  • Andrea Scotti Galletta
  • David Simon
  • Kanstancin Siŭcoŭ
  • Benedict Vilakazi

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August 09, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 09, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

  1. - Eye Of The Tiger youtube
  2. - Hurts So Good youtube
  3. - Abracadabra youtube
  4. - Hold Me youtube
  5. - Hard To Say I'm Sorry youtube

August 09, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

  1. - Come On Eileen youtube
  2. - Eye Of The Tiger youtube
  3. - Fame youtube
  4. - Don't Go youtube
  5. - It Started With A Kiss youtube

August 09, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

  1. - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
  2. - Dance Floor (Part I)
  3. - I Really Don't Need No Light
  4. - Planet Rock
  5. - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
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August 09, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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August 09, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1982 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:21 pm and setting at 11:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.

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How old is someone born on August 09, 1982?


Someone born on August 09, 1982 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 16 days old,

or 2237 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15661 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1982?

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