What happened on Saturday June 19, 1982?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1982:

• Hezbollah Kidnaps University President In one of the early militant actions by Hezbollah, David S. Dodge, president of the American University in Beirut, was kidnapped. This event marked an escalation of political violence in the region during a tumultuous period.
• Roberto Calvi's Mysterious Death The body of Roberto Calvi, known as "God's Banker" and chairman of Banco Ambrosiano, was discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London. His death was surrounded by controversy and speculation, potentially linked to financial scandals and organized crime.
• Devastating Earthquake in El Salvador A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore El Salvador, causing significant destruction. The seismic event resulted in at least 40 fatalities, numerous injuries, and left thousands of people homeless. The earthquake's impact was felt across multiple Central American countries, including Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
• Alexander Frolov: Russian Ice Hockey Player Alexander Frolov, a professional Russian ice hockey player, was noted on this date. While specific details about his achievements are not provided, he represents the sporting talent of Russia.

Events in 1982

June 19, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1982

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1982

June 19, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 170th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1982 can also be written as 6/19/1982 in the US and as 19/6/1982 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1982 in June 1982 calendar

Famous people died on June 19, 1982:

• Richard Lockridge

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on June 19th

June 19, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 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 19, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 19, 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 19, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 19, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:53 am and setting at 07:44 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 19, 1982

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Someone born on June 19, 1982 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 4 days old,

or 2235 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15649 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 19, 1982?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 19, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 19, 1982.

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