What happened on Friday November 12, 1982?

Here's what happened on November 12, 1982:

• Yuri Andropov Becomes Soviet Communist Party Leader In the Soviet Union, former KGB head Yuri Andropov is selected to become the general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party's Central Committee, succeeding the late Leonid I. Brezhnev. This leadership transition marked a significant moment in Cold War-era Soviet politics, with Andropov known for his hardline stance and extensive background in state security.
• Lech Wałęsa Released from Prison Lech Wałęsa, prominent Solidarity movement leader and future President of Poland, is released from a Polish prison after eleven months of detention. His release was a crucial moment in the Polish resistance against communist rule and the eventual fall of the Iron Curtain.
• Aaron Pryor Retains WBA Super Lightweight Title In a dramatic boxing match in Miami, Aaron Pryor scores a 14th-round knockout against Alexis Argüello, successfully defending his WBA super lightweight boxing title. This fight is considered one of the most memorable in boxing history.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Nov. 12, 1982

Newspapers from Nov. 12, 1982

November 12, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 316th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 1982 can also be written as 11/12/1982 in the US and as 12/11/1982 in UK and Europe.

November 12, 1982 in November 1982 calendar

Famous people born on November 12, 1982:

• Anne Hathaway

  Acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in films like 'Brokeback Mountain', 'The Devil Wears Prada', and 'Les Misérables'.

• Kelly Kruger
• Petra Kurtela

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on November 12th

Famous people died on November 12, 1982:

• Patrick Cowley
• Sula Benet

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on November 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1982 was Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. Joe Cocker - Up Where We Belong
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Olivia Newton-John - Heart Attack
4. Laura Branigan - Gloria
5. Neil Diamond - Heartlight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 12, 1982 was I Don't Wanna Dance by Eddy Grant, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. Eddy Grant - I Don't Wanna Dance
2. Dionne Warwick - Heartbreaker
3. Tears For Fears - Mad World
4. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
5. Marvin Gaye - (Sexual) Healing

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Luther Vandross - Bad Boy/having A Party
4. Diana Ross - Muscles
5. Melba Moore - Love's Comin' At Ya

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 12, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 04:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 01, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on November 12, 1982

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Someone born on November 12, 1982 is:

42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 11 days old,

or 2214 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15503 days old,

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

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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

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

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