What happened on Friday April 16, 1982?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1982:

• Canada Gains Constitutional Sovereignty On April 16, 1982, Queen Elizabeth II officially proclaimed Canada's new Constitution Act, which included the groundbreaking Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This historic moment marked Canada's legal independence from the United Kingdom, allowing the country to amend its own constitution without requiring approval from the British Parliament. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms became a cornerstone of Canadian democracy, enshrining fundamental rights and freedoms for all Canadian citizens, including equality rights, democratic rights, legal rights, and language rights.

Events in 1982

April 16, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1982

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1982

April 16, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 106th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1982 can also be written as 4/16/1982 in the US and as 16/4/1982 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1982 in April 1982 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1982:

• Gina Carano

  American mixed martial artist and actress who transitioned from professional fighting to entertainment, known for her roles in action films...

• Seth Rogen

  Acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his comedic roles in films and his work in the entertainment industry.

• Jonathan Vilma

  Former NFL linebacker who played for the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, known for his leadership and defensive skills during his...

• Boris Diaw

  Retired French professional basketball player renowned for his versatility and basketball intelligence, who was a key contributor to the San...

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1982:

• Anatolij Nikolaevič Aleksandrov
• Joseph Peckover

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
3. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
4. The J. Geils Band - Freeze-Frame
5. Olivia Newton-John - Make A Move On Me

April 16, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1982 was My Camera Never Lies by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Bucks Fizz - My Camera Never Lies
2. Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
3. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
4. Chas & Dave - Ain't No Pleasing You
5. Imagination - Just An Illusion

April 16, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Junior - Mama Used To Say
3. Richard "Dimples" Fields - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
4. Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
5. Lakeside - I Want To Hold Your Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 01:20 am and setting at 11:56 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1982

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Someone born on April 16, 1982 is:

43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 8 days old,

or 2249 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15744 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1982?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1982.

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