What happened on Saturday April 17, 1982?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1982:

• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Established The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was proclaimed as part of the Constitution Act, 1982, providing a comprehensive framework for protecting individual rights and fundamental freedoms within the Canadian legal system.
• Canada Patriates Constitution On April 17, 1982, Canada achieved full political independence from the United Kingdom through the proclamation of its new constitution on Parliament Hill. This historic moment marked the country's ability to amend its own constitution and established its first entrenched bill of rights, symbolizing a significant milestone in Canadian sovereignty.
• Constitution Act Signing Ceremony Queen Elizabeth II signed the proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, formally granting Canada full constitutional independence. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and other government officials attended this landmark ceremony, which symbolized Canada's transition to complete self-governance.
• Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its ongoing nuclear weapons research and development program during the Cold War era.

Events in 1982

April 17, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1982

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1982

April 17, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1982 can also be written as 4/17/1982 in the US and as 17/4/1982 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1982 in April 1982 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1982:

• Lee Jun Ki

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• Tyron Woodley

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• Gina Carano

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• Lee Joon-gi

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1982:

• Maximiliane Ackers
• Eugène Canseliet
• Umberto Dadone
• Massimo Dursi

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 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 17, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 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 17, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 02:03 am and setting at 12:57 pm.

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

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Someone born on April 17, 1982 is:

43 years and 27 days old,

or 516 months and 27 days old,

or 2247 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15733 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1982?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1982.

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