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see horoscope and birth chart for January 19, 1982What happened on Tuesday, January 19, 1982?
About January 19th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 19, 1982, a malfunctioning water heater exploded in the cafeteria of Star Elementary School in Spencer, Oklahoma, during lunchtime. The blast resulted in the deaths of six children and one teacher, with over 30 others injured. Investigations revealed that improper maintenance and faulty replacement parts contributed to the tragedy.
- Day of the week: January 19th, 1982 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Physical by Olivia Newton-John
- #1 UK song: The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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- January 19, 1982: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 19, 1982?
- Who was born on January 19, 1982?
- January 19, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- January 19, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- January 19, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 19, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 19, 1982?
- Back in 1982
January 19, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 19, 1982:
- Water heater explosion at Star Elementary School in Spencer, Oklahoma, kills six children and one teacher On January 19, 1982, a malfunctioning water heater exploded in the cafeteria of Star Elementary School in Spencer, Oklahoma, during lunchtime. The blast resulted in the deaths of six children and one teacher, with over 30 others injured. Investigations revealed that improper maintenance and faulty replacement parts contributed to the tragedy. source: edweek.org
- Elis Regina, Brazilian music legend, dies at 36 Elis Regina, a renowned Brazilian singer celebrated for her contributions to Bossa Nova and MPB, passed away on January 19, 1982, in São Paulo. She was 36 years old at the time of her death. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Piet Dankert elected President of the European Parliament On January 19, 1982, Dutch politician Piet Dankert was elected as the President of the European Parliament, succeeding Simone Veil. Dankert served as President until July 24, 1984, and was succeeded by Pierre Pflimlin. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Angela Chang - Taiwanese Singer and Actress Angela Chang is a prominent Taiwanese singer, actress, and entertainer known for her contributions to the entertainment industry in Taiwan and Greater China.
- Marc Demeyer - Belgian Cyclist Passes Away Marc Demeyer, a Belgian professional cyclist known for his participation in the prestigious Paris-Roubaix race in 1976, died at the young age of 31, marking a tragic loss for the cycling community.
January 19, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1982
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What day of the week was January 19, 1982?
January 19, 1982 was a Tuesday and it was the 19th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 19, 1982 can also be written as 1/19/1982 in the US and as 19/1/1982 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 19, 1982?
Famous people born on January 19, 1982:
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Denise BoutteDenise Boutte is an American actress and model, best known for her roles in Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns" and films such as "Why Did I Get Married?" She has appeared in various television series and movies, gaining recognition for her work in comedy and drama. [bio]
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Jodie SweetinFamous American actress best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the popular sitcom Full House.
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Pete ButtigiegAmerican politician who served as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana and was a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
January 19, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 19, 1982:
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Elis ReginaLegendary Brazilian singer known for her exceptional talent and influential role in MPB (Brazilian Popular Music).
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Leopold TrepperPolish-Israeli spy who played a significant role during World War II.
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Fritz Wetzel
January 19, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 19, 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 19, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 1982 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.
- Olivia Newton-John - Physical
- Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
- The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
- Quarterflash - Harden My Heart
January 19, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 1982 was The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.
- Bucks Fizz - The Land Of Make Believe
- The Human League - Don't You Want Me
- Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
- Adam & The Ants - Ant Rap
- Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie
January 19, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 1982 was Turn Your Love Around by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.
- George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
- Skyy - Call Me
- Daryl Hall John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
- Teddy Pendergrass - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
- Barkays - Hit And Run
January 19, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 19, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 1982 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 19, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 19, 1982 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 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 19, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:26 am and setting at 01:30 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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Someone born on January 19, 1982 is:
44 years 6 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 1982?
There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 19th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 19, 1982.
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Cinema from the world of January 19, 1982 included Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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