What happened on Friday December 17, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1982:

• Death of Leonid Kogan Renowned Soviet violin virtuoso Leonid Kogan passed away, marking a significant loss for the classical music world. Kogan was known for his exceptional technical skill and profound musical interpretations.
• Death of Leonid Kogan Renowned Soviet violin virtuoso Leonid Kogan passed away, marking a significant loss for the classical music world. Kogan was known for his exceptional technical skill and profound musical interpretations.
• Death of Leonid Kogan Renowned Soviet violin virtuoso Leonid Kogan passed away, marking a significant loss for the classical music world. Kogan was known for his exceptional technical skill and profound musical interpretations.
• Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Maneater' 'Maneater' by Daryl Hall & John Oates topped the US music charts, representing the popular music landscape of the early 1980s and the duo's significant commercial success.
• Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Maneater' 'Maneater' by Daryl Hall & John Oates topped the US music charts, representing the popular music landscape of the early 1980s and the duo's significant commercial success.
• Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Maneater' 'Maneater' by Daryl Hall & John Oates topped the US music charts, representing the popular music landscape of the early 1980s and the duo's significant commercial success.
• Terrorist Bombing of IBM Building A terrorist group claimed responsibility for bombing the IBM Building located in Schenectady, New York, causing potential property damage and raising concerns about corporate security during the early 1980s.
• Terrorist Bombing of IBM Building A terrorist group claimed responsibility for bombing the IBM Building located in Schenectady, New York, causing potential property damage and raising concerns about corporate security during the early 1980s.
• Terrorist Bombing of IBM Building A terrorist group claimed responsibility for bombing the IBM Building located in Schenectady, New York, causing potential property damage and raising concerns about corporate security during the early 1980s.
• Death of Homer S. Ferguson Homer S. Ferguson, a prominent American lawyer, judge, and politician, passed away. Ferguson likely made significant contributions to law and public service during his career.
• Death of Homer S. Ferguson Homer S. Ferguson, a prominent American lawyer, judge, and politician, passed away. Ferguson likely made significant contributions to law and public service during his career.
• Death of Homer S. Ferguson Homer S. Ferguson, a prominent American lawyer, judge, and politician, passed away. Ferguson likely made significant contributions to law and public service during his career.
• Death of Philipp Jarnach German composer Philipp Jarnach died, concluding a career in musical composition. Jarnach was likely an important figure in 20th-century classical music.
• Death of Philipp Jarnach German composer Philipp Jarnach died, concluding a career in musical composition. Jarnach was likely an important figure in 20th-century classical music.
• Death of Philipp Jarnach German composer Philipp Jarnach died, concluding a career in musical composition. Jarnach was likely an important figure in 20th-century classical music.
• Death of Wilbert Lee American politician Wilbert Lee died, concluding a career in public service. Details about his specific political contributions and achievements are limited in the provided information.
• Death of Wilbert Lee American politician Wilbert Lee died, concluding a career in public service. Details about his specific political contributions and achievements are limited in the provided information.
• Death of Wilbert Lee American politician Wilbert Lee died, concluding a career in public service. Details about his specific political contributions and achievements are limited in the provided information.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1982

December 17, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1982 can also be written as 12/17/1982 in the US and as 17/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1982:

• Craig Kielburger

  Canadian activist and author who co-founded Free the Children and Me to We, dedicated to social change and youth empowerment.

• Onur Özsu

  Turkish singer-songwriter known for his contributions to contemporary music.

• Benjamin Goldwasser

  American singer-songwriter and keyboard player, member of the indie band MGMT.

• Dynamo (magician)
• Steve Weatherford
• Dynamo

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1982:

• Homer S. Ferguson

  American lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1889).

• Leonid Borisovič Kogan
• Big Joe Williams
• Philipp Jarnach

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 17th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17th is Sagittarius.

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December 17, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 09:03 am and setting at 07:23 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 17, 1982

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Someone born on December 17, 1982 is:

42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 6 days old,

or 2209 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15468 days old,

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

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

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