What happened on Sunday January 17, 1982?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1982:

• Record-Breaking Cold Temperature in Minnesota During the Cold Sunday event, the lowest temperature recorded in the United States was an extraordinary -52 °F (-47 °C), measured near Tower, Minnesota. This temperature represents an extreme example of winter's harsh potential in the northern United States.
• Cold Sunday: Extreme Winter Weather in the United States A historic cold wave swept across the United States, causing temperatures to plummet to their lowest levels in over a century in numerous cities. This extreme weather event demonstrated the severe potential of winter conditions in North America.
• Severe Wind Damage in Boulder, Colorado Powerful chinook winds caused significant wind damage in Boulder, Colorado. Meteorological instruments recorded an extraordinary wind gust of 118 mph at the Environmental Research Laboratories (ERL) and an even more intense 137 mph gust on the roof of the NCAR building.
• Record Unemployment in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom experienced a post-war record increase in unemployment, with the total number of unemployed rising by 129,918 to reach 3,070,621 individuals. This economic indicator reflected the challenging economic conditions of the early 1980s.
• Mauno Koivisto Elected President of Finland Mauno Koivisto was elected as the President of Finland, marking a significant moment in the country's political leadership and democratic process during the early 1980s.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1982

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1982

January 17, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1982 can also be written as 1/17/1982 in the US and as 17/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1982 in January 1982 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1982:

• Dwyane Wade

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• Mel Lisboa

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• Alex Varkatzas

  Lead singer of the metalcore band Atreyu, known for his significant contributions to the rock music scene.

• Reda Kriket

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1982:

• Juan O'Gorman
• Varlam Tichonovič Šalamov
• Osvaldo Zubeldía

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1982 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
5. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1982 was The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Bucks Fizz - The Land Of Make Believe
2. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
3. Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
4. Adam & The Ants - Ant Rap
5. Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1982 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
2. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
3. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
4. Teddy Pendergrass - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
5. Barkays - Hit And Run

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 12:29 am and setting at 12:25 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1982

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Someone born on January 17, 1982 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 27 days old,

or 2260 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15823 days old,

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

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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

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

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