Tuesday January 12, 1982: on this day

January 12, 1982 was the 12th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 12, 1982 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 12, 1982, who was born and died on January 12, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Shoot the Moon, directed by Alan Parker), TV series (e.g. The Last Song) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1982?


January 12, 1982 was a Tuesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1982 can also be written as 1/12/1982 in the US and as 12/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1982 in January 1982 calendar

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January 12, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 12, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 1982 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 January 12, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 10:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Feb 08, 1982.

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Who was born on January 12, 1982?


Famous people born on January 12, 1982:

  • Olanna Okparanta

    Nigerian-American author known for her works on Nigerian culture and LGBTQ themes.

  • Tiffannie Pollard

    Tiffannie Pollard is an American reality television personality known for her appearances on shows like 'I Love New York' and 'Celebrity Big...

  • Paul-Henri Mathieu

    French tennis player who has won four singles titles, reaching the semifinals at the 2005 montreal masters and attaining a career-high...

  • Dontrelle Willis

    American baseball player.

  • Dean Whitehead

    English footballer.

  • Hans Van Alphen

    Belgian decathlete.

  • Chris Ray

    American baseball player.

  • Sherzod Abdurahmonov

    Uzbekistanian boxer.

  • Dimitrios Tsiamis

    Greek triple jumper.

  • Shawn Desman

    Pop singer.

  • Grégory Lamboley
  • Nemanja Supić
  • Lukáš Ticháček
  • Agnes Tschurtschenthaler
  • Adeola Wylie
  • Maria Zikyridou
  • Veličko Čolakov
  • Madiou Konate
  • Tony Lochhead

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 12 days old,

or 2206 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15443 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 1982.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1982?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1982.

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January 12, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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January 12, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1982:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 11th and January 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 12, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1982 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 12, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Let's Groove
  4. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  5. - Centerfold

January 12, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1982 was The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 12, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Land Of Make Believe
  2. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  3. - Get Down On It
  4. - Ant Rap
  5. - Oh Julie

January 12, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1982 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 12, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Turn Your Love Around
  3. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  4. - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
  5. - Hit And Run

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January 12, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shoot the Moon

Shoot the Moon

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Albert Finney, Diane Keaton, Karen Allen, Peter Weller

Borotalco

Borotalco

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Carlo Verdone

Starring: Carlo Verdone, Eleonora Giorgi, Christian De Sica, Angelo Infanti

Country: Italy

Vice Squad

Vice Squad

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Gary Sherman

Starring: Season Hubley, Gary Swanson, Wings Hauser, Pepe Serna

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

A Stranger Is Watching

A Stranger Is Watching

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham

Starring: Kate Mulgrew, Rip Torn, James Naughton, Shawn von Schreiber

January 12, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 1982 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

Let There Be Love

Let There Be Love

Release year: 1981

American Playhouse

American Playhouse

Release year: 1982

Country: United States of America

January 12, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

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After the end of World War II a decorated sergeant Michael Wilson is admitted to the mental warfare of a Pacific military facility. There are five survivors who remain united in their devotion to Honour Langtry, their nurse.

Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

Gorky Park

By:

"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

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Schocken Books. NY. Copyright-1979. This publication-1980. "First American edition." First printing (no later dates, number/letter lines). Blue boards with impressions of the author's initials (KW), in lower corner of frontboard.

God Emperor Of Dune by Frank Herbert

God Emperor Of Dune

By:

Dune is alive and well after hundreds of years. Leto, the son and savior of Dune, is alive, but far from human. This is the fate of all humanity

Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike

Rabbit Is Rich

By:

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, and National Book Award. John Updike's Rabbit, Run hero ten years after Rabbit's events.

January 12, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 12, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Solar Quest

Solar Quest

Platform: Arcade Game, GCE Vectrex,

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Cinematronics

Bump 'n' Jump

Bump 'n' Jump

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Data East, Bally Midway, Vic Tokai (NES)

Entombed

Entombed

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: US Games

Anteater

Anteater

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Tago Electronics

Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle

Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle

Platform: Atari 2600, ColecoVision

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Coleco

history

Who was the US President on January 12, 1982?

On January 12, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1982?

On January 12, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1982?

On January 12, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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history

What happened in 1982?

1982 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Canada Constitution Act replaces British North America Act
  • In accordance with Camp David, Israel completes Sinai withdrawal
  • Yanks fire manager Bob Lemon and replaces him with Gene Michael

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What was the calendar for January 1982?

January 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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