What happened on Wednesday May 12, 1982?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1982:

• Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II in Fatima Spanish priest Juan María Fernández y Krohn attempted to stab Pope John Paul II with a bayonet during the Pope's pilgrimage to the Fatima shrine in Portugal. An ultraconservative priest who believed the Pope was an 'agent of Moscow', Krohn was stopped by security guards before he could carry out his attack.
• John Updike Wins Pulitzer Prize John Updike was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel 'Rabbit is Rich', a significant achievement in American literature.
• Braniff International Airways Bankruptcy Braniff International Airways declared bankruptcy and ceased all flight operations, marking the end of a significant airline in the United States.
• US Football League Formation The United States Football League (USFL) was established, creating an alternative professional football league to the NFL.
• FC Barcelona Wins European Cup Winners' Cup FC Barcelona of Spain won the 22nd European Cup Winners' Cup by defeating Standard Liège of Belgium 2-1 in Barcelona, showcasing their football prowess.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1982

Newspapers from May. 12, 1982

May 12, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1982 can also be written as 5/12/1982 in the US and as 12/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1982 in May 1982 calendar

Famous people died on May 12, 1982:

• Natalia Attardi Donini

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on May 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
2. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
3. Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
4. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
5. Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1982 was It's Gonna Take A Miracle by Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Deniece Williams - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
2. Atlantic Starr - Circles
3. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
4. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
5. Dazz Band - Let It Whip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 09:49 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 12, 1982

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Someone born on May 12, 1982 is:

43 years and 2 days old,

or 516 months and 2 days old,

or 2244 weeks

or 15708 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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