What happened on Saturday June 12, 1982?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1982:

• Nuclear Disarmament Rally in Central Park In New York City's Central Park, a massive anti-nuclear weapons rally drew 750,000 participants, featuring prominent musicians like Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, and Linda Ronstadt, symbolizing widespread public opposition to nuclear proliferation.
• Battle of Mount Longdon - Falklands War A significant military engagement during the Falklands War, the Battle of Mount Longdon represented a crucial moment in the conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands.
• Sergeant Ian McKay - Victoria Cross Recipient Sergeant Ian McKay, a British soldier born in 1953, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic actions during the Falklands War, highlighting individual bravery in a significant military conflict.
• 1982 FIFA World Cup Begins The 1982 FIFA World Cup commenced in Spain, a major international sporting event that brought together national football teams from around the world in a celebration of global soccer.
• Karl von Frisch - Nobel Prize in Physiology Karl von Frisch, a renowned scientist in Munich, Germany, was recognized with the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1973 for his groundbreaking research on bee communication, revealing the complex social behaviors of insects.
• King Fahd Ascends to Saudi Throne Prince Fahd became King of Saudi Arabia following the death of his brother, King Khalid, marking a significant transition of power in the Saudi royal leadership.
• Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel Concert Legendary musical duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel performed a concert in Rotterdam, continuing their influential musical partnership.

Events in 1982

June 12, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1982

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1982

June 12, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1982 can also be written as 6/12/1982 in the US and as 12/6/1982 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1982 in June 1982 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1982:

• Loïc Duval

  Professional French race car driver known for competing in international motorsports, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and World Endurance...

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1982:

• Karl von Frisch

  Austrian-german ethologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1886).

• Peter Maivia
• Otto Brunner
• Marie Rambert

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
2. Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
3. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
4. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
5. Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1982 was Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
2. Charlene - I've Never Been To Me
3. Soft Cell - Torch
4. Madness - House Of Fun
5. ABC - The Look Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1982 was Let It Whip by Dazz Band, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
2. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
3. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
4. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
5. Bloodstone - We Go A Long Way Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1982 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:16 am and setting at 11:36 am.

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

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Someone born on June 12, 1982 is:

42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 2 days old,

or 2239 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15677 days old,

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

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

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