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see horoscope and birth chart for August 11, 1982What happened on Wednesday, August 11, 1982?
About August 11th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 11, 1982, Pan Am Flight 830, a Boeing 747-121 named 'Clipper Ocean Rover,' was en route from Tokyo to Honolulu when a bomb exploded under a seat cushion. The blast killed 16-year-old Japanese passenger Toru Ozawa and injured 16 others. Despite the damage, the crew managed an emergency landing in Honolulu, saving the remaining 284 passengers and crew members.
- Day of the week: August 11th, 1982 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #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: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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August 11, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1982:
- Bombing of Pan Am Flight 830 en route from Tokyo to Honolulu On August 11, 1982, Pan Am Flight 830, a Boeing 747-121 named 'Clipper Ocean Rover,' was en route from Tokyo to Honolulu when a bomb exploded under a seat cushion. The blast killed 16-year-old Japanese passenger Toru Ozawa and injured 16 others. Despite the damage, the crew managed an emergency landing in Honolulu, saving the remaining 284 passengers and crew members. source: justice.gov
- South African Defence Force conducts raid in southern Angola On August 11, 1982, the South African Defence Force (SADF) launched a raid into southern Angola, targeting a SWAPO base in the Cambeno Valley. The operation resulted in the deaths of between 200 and 300 SWAPO fighters, with additional injuries and significant equipment captured or destroyed. The raid aimed to disrupt SWAPO's operations and supply lines in the region. source: washingtonpost.com
- Tom Drake Biographical Note Tom Drake, an American actor born in 1918, is remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.
August 11, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 11, 1982?
August 11, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1982 can also be written as 8/11/1982 in the US and as 11/8/1982 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- John Cougar - Hurts So Good
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
- Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
August 11, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 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.
- Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- Irene Cara - Fame
- Yazoo - Don't Go
- Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss
August 11, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 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.
- Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
- Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
- Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
- Paul Oakenfold Presents Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
- Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
August 11, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.
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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 11, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 11, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1982 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 01:52 pm.
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 11, 1982?
Someone born on August 11, 1982 is:
43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 25 days old,
or 2295 weeks
or 16065 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1982?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 11th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 11, 1982.
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