What happened on Friday June 18, 1982?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1982:

• Voting Rights Act Extension The United States Senate votes 85-8 to extend the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, reaffirming the federal government's commitment to protecting minority voting rights.
• Argentine Military Dictator Resigns After Falklands War Defeat Leopoldo Galtieri, the Argentine military dictator, resigns from power following Argentina's humiliating defeat in the Falklands War against the United Kingdom, marking a significant turning point in Argentine political history.
• Mysterious Death of Roberto Calvi Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England, in a controversial death that sparked numerous investigations and conspiracy theories related to the Vatican Bank and organized crime.
• Glastonbury Festival Opens The iconic Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England, begins with headline performances by Van Morrison and Jackson Browne, featuring a diverse lineup of artists including Osibisa, Judie Tzuke, Richie Havens, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Thompson Twins, Climax Blues Band, Talisman, and Incubus.
• Death of Curd Jürgens Curd Jürgens, a prominent German actor known for international film roles, passes away at the age of 67, leaving behind a significant legacy in European cinema.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1982

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1982

June 18, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1982 can also be written as 6/18/1982 in the US and as 18/6/1982 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1982 in June 1982 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1982:

• Fabien Lefèvre

  Olympic canoeist who represented both France and the United States, winning silver in 2008 and bronze in 2004 in K-1 slalom competitions.

• Arthur Darvill

  British actor best known for his roles in the television series Doctor Who and Broadchurch, with a significant presence in theater and film.

• Nadir Belhadj

  Professional Algerian footballer who played as a left-back, known for his significant contributions to national and international football...

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1982:

• Djuna Barnes

  Djuna Barnes was an American writer and artist best known for her novel Nightwood, which has become a classic of lesbian literature.

• Curt Jurgens

  Prominent German actor who appeared in over 100 films, known for his international stardom and significant stage performances during...

• John Cheever

  John Cheever was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, known for his insightful explorations of suburban life and...

• Roberto Calvi

  Director (banco ambrosiano), hangs him.

• Otto Binge
• Bianca Ceva
• Roscoe Hillenkoetter

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on June 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
2. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
3. Toto - Rosanna
4. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
5. Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1982 was Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
2. Charlene - I've Never Been To Me
3. Soft Cell - Torch
4. Madness - House Of Fun
5. ABC - The Look Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1982 was Let It Whip by Dazz Band, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
2. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
3. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
4. Rick James - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
5. Bloodstone - We Go A Long Way Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:16 am and setting at 06:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1982

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Someone born on June 18, 1982 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 5 days old,

or 2235 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15650 days old,

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

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 18, 1982.

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