What happened on Wednesday February 17, 1982?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1982:

• Death of Thelonious Monk Legendary American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk passed away on February 17, 1982. Monk was a revolutionary musician who significantly influenced the development of bebop and modern jazz, leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century music.
• Sri Lanka's First Test Cricket Match On this historic day, Sri Lanka commenced its first-ever Test Cricket match, competing against England. This milestone marked Sri Lanka's entry into international test cricket, representing a significant moment in the nation's sporting history.
• Adriano Leite Ribeiro: Brazilian Football Star Adriano Leite Ribeiro is a notable Brazilian football (soccer) player known for his skills and contributions to the sport. Born on this date, he would go on to become a prominent figure in Brazilian football.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1982

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1982

February 17, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1982 can also be written as 2/17/1982 in the US and as 17/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1982 in February 1982 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1982:

• Adriano

  Legendary Brazilian footballer known for his powerful strikes and exceptional skills on the field.

• Lupe Fiasco

  Critically acclaimed American rapper known for his socially conscious and innovative hip-hop music.

• Brooke D'Orsay

  Canadian actress known for her prominent roles in popular TV series 'Royal Pains' and 'Drop Dead Diva'.

• Jill de Jong

  Dutch actress and model who has worked in international fashion and media.

• Leito Adriano
• Mariana Weickert

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1982:

• Thelonious Monk

  Legendary jazz pianist and composer who revolutionized bebop music, known for his unique improvisational style and influential compositions.

• Lee Strasberg

  Influential acting coach and key figure in method acting, who trained numerous Hollywood stars and revolutionized acting techniques in the...

• Nestor Chylak

  Prominent Major League Baseball umpire who officiated in the American League from 1954 to 1978, known for his professionalism and respected...

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on February 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
3. Quarterflash - Harden My Heart
4. Journey - Open Arms
5. The Cars - Shake It Up

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1982 was A Town Called Malice / Precious by The Jam, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. The Jam - A Town Called Malice / Precious
2. The Stranglers - Golden Brown
3. Kraftwerk - The Model / Computer Love
4. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
5. Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie

February 17, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Skyy - Call Me
3. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
4. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
5. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 12:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Mar 09, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1982

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Someone born on February 17, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 19 days old,

or 2254 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15784 days old,

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

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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

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

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