What happened on Monday January 18, 1982?

About January 18th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Aegean Sea region, causing significant seismic activity that was strongly felt across multiple countries including Greece, Bulgaria, southeastern Italy, southeastern Yugoslavia, and western Turkey. The earthquake highlighted the complex tectonic dynamics of the region and potential geological risks.
  • Day of the week: January 18th, 1982 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Physical by Olivia Newton-John
  • #1 UK song: The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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January 18, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1982:

  • Significant Aegean Sea Earthquake of 1982 A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Aegean Sea region, causing significant seismic activity that was strongly felt across multiple countries including Greece, Bulgaria, southeastern Italy, southeastern Yugoslavia, and western Turkey. The earthquake highlighted the complex tectonic dynamics of the region and potential geological risks.
  • Thunderbirds Indian Springs Diamond Crash A tragic aviation incident occurred at Indian Springs Air Force Base, involving four Northrop T-38 aircraft of the United States Air Force. The crash resulted in multiple aircraft being lost and potentially significant loss of life or personnel.
  • Death of Ramón J. Sender Ramón J. Sender, a prominent Spanish writer known for his significant contributions to Spanish literature, passed away at the age of 79. Sender was a notable figure in 20th-century Spanish literary circles, known for his novels and writings that often explored complex social and political themes.

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January 18, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 18, 1982?


January 18, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 18th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1982 can also be written as 1/18/1982 in the US and as 18/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 18, 1982?


Famous people born on January 18, 1982:

  • Joanna Newsom

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  • Ariadne Artiles
  • Chris Snee
  • Mary Keitany
  • Christian Galenda

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January 18, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1982:

  • Huang Xianfan

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January 18, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1982 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You youtube
  3. - Centerfold youtube
  4. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) youtube
  5. - Harden My Heart youtube

January 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1982 was The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

  1. - The Land Of Make Believe youtube
  2. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  3. - Get Down On It youtube
  4. - Ant Rap youtube
  5. - Oh Julie youtube

January 18, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1982 was Turn Your Love Around by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

  1. - Turn Your Love Around youtube
  2. - Call Me
  3. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  4. - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
  5. - Hit And Run
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January 18, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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January 18, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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January 18, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 12:56 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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How old is someone born on January 18, 1982?


Someone born on January 18, 1982 is:

43 years 3 months old,

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or 2260 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15822 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1982?

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