What happened on Sunday May 16, 1982?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1982:

• New York Islanders Win Stanley Cup The New York Islanders swept the Vancouver Canucks in 4 games, securing their third consecutive Stanley Cup championship. Mike Bossy was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for his outstanding playoff performance of 27 points (17 goals, 10 assists) across 19 playoff games.
• Dominican Republic Presidential Election Salvador Jorge Blanco was elected as the president of the Dominican Republic, marking a significant political transition in the Caribbean nation.
• Space Shuttle Columbia Preparation NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia was moved to Vandenberg Air Force Base in preparation for the upcoming STS-4 mission, a critical step in the space shuttle program's ongoing operations.
• Barnum Musical Closes on Broadway The Broadway musical 'Barnum' concluded its run at the St. James Theater in New York City after an impressive 854 performances, showcasing the production's popularity and artistic success.
• Kathy Whitworth Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth emerged victorious in the LPGA Lady Michelob Golf Tournament, adding to her impressive career achievements.
• Broadway Musical Closes Quickly The musical 'Is There Life after High School?' closed at the Barrymore Theater after a short run of just 12 performances, indicating its limited commercial success.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1982

Newspapers from May. 16, 1982

May 16, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1982 can also be written as 5/16/1982 in the US and as 16/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1982 in May 1982 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1982:

• Billy Joe Crawford

  Filipino-American singer, dancer, actor, and TV host known for his successful music career and diverse entertainment industry presence.

• Dimitri Vegas

  Renowned Belgian DJ and record producer specializing in electronic dance music, part of the famous DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.

• Angie Griffin
• Tiya Sircar
• Ju Ji-hoon
• Clément Turpin
• Łukasz Kubot

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1982:

• Ostilio Capaccioli

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 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 16, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 01:48 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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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1982

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Someone born on May 16, 1982 is:

42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 28 days old,

or 2243 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15704 days old,

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

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

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