Sunday October 17, 1982: on this day

October 17, 1982 was the 290th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 17, 1982 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1982, who was born and died on October 17, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jack & Diane by John Cougar), movies (e.g. First Blood, directed by Ted Kotcheff), TV series (e.g. Nature) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1982?


October 17, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1982 can also be written as 10/17/1982 in the US and as 17/10/1982 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1982 in October 1982 calendar

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October 17, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1982:

  • 1st live orchestra on commerical network since 1954 (national symphony)
  • Emmy news and documentaries award presentation
  • Robin yount is 1st to have 2 4-hit games in a world series

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October 17, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

Discover the Dog personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 17, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 03, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1982.

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Who was born on October 17, 1982?


Famous people born on October 17, 1982:

  • Tarena Ross

    Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball.

  • Nick Riewoldt

    Nick riewoldt is an australian former professional australian rules footballer known for his long and successful career with the st kilda...

  • Marion Rolland

    Alpine ski racer.

  • Jona Olsson

    Jona Olsson is a Swedish former alpine skier who won multiple World Cup races.

  • Becky Albertalli

    American author known for young adult novels like 'Simon vs.

  • Hope Larson

    Known for her work on graphic novels like 'A Wrinkle in Time' and 'Batgirl'.

  • Rubén Ramírez

    Argentine footballer.

  • Benjamin Cook

    Youtube star.

  • Anna Tunnicliffe
  • Kaitlin Leck
  • Jean-Felix Moupegnou
  • Yūko Ōga
  • Ahmed Daher
  • Marysa Baradji-Duchêne

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 5 months old,

or 497 months and 11 days old,

or 2162 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15138 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1982.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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October 17, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 1982:

  • Peterus van Doorne

    Dutch industrialist dies at 47.

  • George Atlee Goodling

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th

holidays

October 17, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1982:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1982 was Jack & Diane by John Cougar, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jack & Diane
  2. - Who Can It Be Now?
  3. - Eye In The Sky
  4. - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
  5. - Abracadabra

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1982 was Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pass The Dutchie
  2. - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
  3. - Zoom
  4. - Starmaker
  5. - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Come Down
  2. - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
  3. - 777-9311
  4. - If This World Were Mine
  5. - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy

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October 17, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

First Blood

First Blood

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna, Bill McKinney

Country: United States of America

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Tommy Lee Wallace

Starring: Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O'Herlihy, Michael Currie

Country: United States of America

The Sender

The Sender

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Roger Christian

Starring: Kathryn Harrold, Zeljko Ivanek, Shirley Knight, Paul Freeman

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

Antonieta

Antonieta

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Carlos Saura

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Hanna Schygulla, Ignacio López Tarso, Carlos Bracho

October 17, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 1982 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Nature

Nature

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page

Country: United States of America

Juinen

Juinen

Release year: 1982

Squadron

Squadron

Release year: 1982

October 17, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lace by Shirley Conran

Lace

By:

"Which of your bitches is my mother?" Four sophisticated, successful and elegant women in their 40s are invited to New York's Pierre Hotel by Lili, a woman who is renowned for her elegance.

Indecent Exposure by David McClintick

Indecent Exposure

By:

It seemed at first like an embezzlement case when David Begelman (head of Columbia Pictures) was caught forging Cliff Robertson’s name on a $10,000 check.

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

By:

Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Pearson, Durk, and Sandy Shaw

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery by Femmy DeLyser

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery

By:

Fonda's personal trainer, DeLyser (pre-birth of Troy in 1973), later joined Jane's Workout studios as a teacher of breathing exercises for pregnant women.

Space by James A. Michener

Space

By:

James A. Michener, a well-known chronicler of epic events in world history, tackles the most challenging subject of his career: Space, the last great frontier.

October 17, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Football Manager (series)

Football Manager (series)

Platform: Football Manager: TRS-80, ZX80/ZX81, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Oric-1/Oric Atmos, Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64, Commodore VIC-20, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 16/Plus/4, MSX, PC, At

Genre: Sports game Business simulation

Publisher: Addictive Games

Pole Position

Pole Position

Platform: Arcade, Atari consoles, Home computers

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Atari

Phantom Slayer

Phantom Slayer

Platform: Dragon 32/64 TRS-80

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Microdeal

Realm of Nauga

Realm of Nauga

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer (I)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Spectral Associates[2] Chromasette[1]

Barnstorming

Barnstorming

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1982?

On October 17, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1982?

On October 17, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1982?

On October 17, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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history

What happened in 1982?

1982 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Canada Constitution Act replaces British North America Act
  • In accordance with Camp David, Israel completes Sinai withdrawal
  • Yanks fire manager Bob Lemon and replaces him with Gene Michael

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What was the calendar for October 1982?

October 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Sunday October 17, 1982