What happened on Saturday May 15, 1982?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1982:

• Jack Kaenel Wins 108th Preakness Stakes In a remarkable achievement, 16-year-old Jack Kaenel rode Aloma's Ruler to victory in the 108th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:55.4.
• Gordon Smiley Racing Tragedy Gordon Smiley, an American race car driver, tragically died in a racing accident at the age of 35. His death highlighted the inherent dangers of professional motorsports during this era.
• US Music Chart Topper Paul McCartney's collaborative hit 'Ebony and Ivory' topped the US music charts for the week of May 10-16, 1982.
• Jessica Sutta Birth Jessica Sutta, an American dancer, singer, and actress best known for her membership in the popular pop group The Pussycat Dolls, was born on this date.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1982

Newspapers from May. 15, 1982

May 15, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1982 can also be written as 5/15/1982 in the US and as 15/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1982 in May 1982 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1982:

• Tatsuya Fujiwara

  Renowned Japanese actor known for his roles in critically acclaimed films like Battle Royale and Death Note.

• Alexandra Breckenridge

  American actress and photographer known for her roles in TV series like American Horror Story and Virgin River.

• Segundo Castillo

  Ecuadorian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for the national team and various clubs, representing Ecuador internationally.

• Jessica Sutta

  American singer-songwriter and actress, best known as a former member of the popular pop group The Pussycat Dolls.

• Veronica Campbell-Brown

  Jamaican sprinter who has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.

• Bradford Cox

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (deerhunter).

• Rafael Pérez

  Dominican baseball player.

• Layal Abboud

  Lebanese singer.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on May 15th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 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 15, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 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 15th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:40 am and setting at 12:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.

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Someone born on May 15, 1982 is:

42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 29 days old,

or 2243 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15705 days old,

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

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

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