What happened on Monday February 15, 1982?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1982:

• Ocean Ranger Maritime Disaster The semi-submersible oil drilling rig Ocean Ranger sank during a severe storm off the coast of Newfoundland, resulting in the tragic loss of 84 rig workers. This catastrophic event is considered Canada's worst marine disaster since World War II, highlighting the extreme dangers faced by offshore oil workers in harsh maritime conditions.
• Dan Issel's Free Throw Achievement NBA player Dan Issel of the Denver Nuggets began an impressive streak of 63 consecutive successful free throws, demonstrating exceptional skill and consistency in basketball shooting performance.

Events in 1982

February 15, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1982

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1982

February 15, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 46th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1982 can also be written as 2/15/1982 in the US and as 15/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1982 in February 1982 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1982:

• Élodie Frégé

  French pop singer who won 'Star Academy' in 2004, coming from a musical family with an accordionist grandfather.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1982:

• Ivan Thys

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on February 15th

February 15, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
3. Quarterflash - Harden My Heart
4. Journey - Open Arms
5. The Cars - Shake It Up

February 15, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1982 was A Town Called Malice / Precious by The Jam, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The Jam - A Town Called Malice / Precious
2. The Stranglers - Golden Brown
3. Kraftwerk - The Model / Computer Love
4. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
5. Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie

February 15, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Skyy - Call Me
3. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
4. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
5. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 15, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 1982 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 15, 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 February 15, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 11:28 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 1982

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Someone born on February 15, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 8 days old,

or 2253 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15773 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 15, 1982?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 15, 1982.

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