What happened on Thursday December 16, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1982:

• Death of Colin Chapman, Automotive Pioneer Colin Chapman, renowned British automotive designer, inventor, and founder of Lotus Cars, passed away at the age of 54. Chapman was a revolutionary figure in automotive engineering, known for innovative design principles that transformed racing and sports car technology.
• Devastating Earthquake in Hindu Kush, Afghanistan A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, resulting in a tragic loss of 450 human lives. The seismic event caused significant destruction in this mountainous and geopolitically sensitive area.
• United Freedom Front Terrorist Bombings The United Freedom Front conducted coordinated bombing attacks on a South African Airways office in Elmont, NY, and an IBM office in Harrison, NY. The incidents resulted in hearing damage to two police officers, highlighting domestic terrorist activities during this period.
• Tom Seaver Renews Contract with New York Mets Legendary baseball pitcher Tom Seaver agreed to a new contract with the New York Mets, continuing his significant relationship with the team where he established himself as one of baseball's most respected players.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1982

December 16, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 350th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1982 can also be written as 12/16/1982 in the US and as 16/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1982:

• Charlie Cox

  English actor best known for playing Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Marvel's Netflix series and in the MCU.

• Anna Sedokova

  Popular Ukrainian singer, actress, and television presenter with significant media presence in Eastern Europe.

• Justin Mentell

  American actor known for comedy and television roles, tragically passed away in 2010.

• Antrel Rolle

  Former NFL safety who played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, and Chicago Bears.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1982:

• Colin Chapman

  Colin Chapman was a revolutionary automotive engineer who founded Lotus Cars and significantly influenced Formula One racing design and...

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Laura Branigan - Gloria
4. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
5. Lionel Richie - Truly

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
2. The Jam - Beat Surrender
3. The Human League - Mirror Man
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Prince - 1999
5. Diana Ross - Muscles

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1982

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Someone born on December 16, 1982 is:

42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 7 days old,

or 2209 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15469 days old,

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

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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

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

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