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August 20, 1982 was the 232nd day of the year 1982, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 20, 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 August 20, 1982, who was born and died on August 20, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor), movies (e.g. Notturno, directed by Giorgio Bontempi), TV series (e.g. Paraíso) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1982?
- August 20, 1982: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1982?
- August 20, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1982?
What day of the week was August 20, 1982?
August 20, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1982 can also be written as 8/20/1982 in the US and as 20/8/1982 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1982:
- Us marines land in beirut lebanon
- Don lever becomes the first captain of the new jersey devils.
- Lebanese civil war: a multinational force lands in beirut to oversee the palestine liberation organization's withdrawal from lebanon.
August 20, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1982 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 09:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.
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Who was born on August 20, 1982?
Famous people born on August 20, 1982:
![Meghan Ory]()
Meghan OryTv actress.
- Korde Arrington
Former NFL linebacker known for his exceptional tackling skills.
- Yukari Nakamura
Yukari Nakamura is a former Japanese volleyball player who played as a setter for the Japanese national team.
- Mijaín López
Cuban wrestler with multiple Olympic gold medals and world championships.
- Elina Berglund
Co-founder of the fertility tracking app Natural Cycles.
- Joshua Kennedy
Australian footballer.
- Cléber Luis Alberti
Brazilian footballer.
- Barney Rogers
Zimbabwean cricketer.
- Monty Dumond
South african rugby player.
- Enyelbert Soto
Venezuelan-japanese baseball player.
- Youssouf Hersi
Ethiopian footballer.
- Richard Petiot
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Aleksandr Amisulashvili
Georgian footballer.
- Arisa
Italian singer, songwriter and actress.
- Stipe Miocic
Athlete.
- Erika Christensen
Actress.
- Melissa Fumero
Actress.
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 41 years 8 months old,
or 500 months and 5 days old,
or 2174 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15224 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 August 20, 1982?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1982.
August 20, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1982:
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Tapio Järvi
- Clyde King
- Edward Ludwig
- Roberto Prearo
- Antonio del Giudice
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Duru Bilge
Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1982:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- John Cougar - Hurts So Good
- The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
- Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
- Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
August 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
- Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
- Irene Cara - Fame
- Yazoo - Don't Go
- Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss
August 20, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
- Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
- Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
- Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
- Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
August 20, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Notturno
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi
Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani
Country: Italy
Superstition
Release year: 1982
Directed by: James W. Roberson
Starring: James Houghton, Albert Salmi, Lynn Carlin, Larry Pennell
Dear Mr. Wonderful
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Peter Lilienthal
Starring: Joe Pesci, Karen Ludwig, Frank Vincent, Ed O'Ross
Gian Burrasca
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Pier Francesco Pingitore
Starring: Mario Carotenuto, Marisa Merlini, Alvaro Vitali, Clara Colosimo, Gigi Reder, Gianfranco Barra, Enzo Robutti, Gisella Sofio, Toni Ucci, Diana Dei, Dino Emanuelli, Luca Sportelli
Country: Italy
The Beastmaster
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Don Coscarelli
Starring: Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos
Country: United States of America
August 20, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:
Paraíso
Release year: 1982
Miss Candida
Release year: 1982
The 20th Century Remembered
Release year: 1982
Hômu suîto hômu
Release year: 1982
August 20, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
How To Make Love To A Woman
By: Michael Morgenstern
Michael Morgenstern surveyed women from all walks of the country to find out what they want. Find out what women love in a man and how to seduce them.
Friday
By: Robert A. Heinlein
Friday is a genius engineer with the best genes and trained to be a secret messenger in a future universe. He operates on a near-future Earth where chaos reigns.
Different Seasons
By: Stephen King
The Magical Pen of Stephen King and Four Mesmerizing Novellas Rita Hayworth, and the Shawshank Retribution"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks strange and startling revenge...the basis of the Best Picture Academy Award
Cinnamon Skin
By: John D. MacDonald
Cinnamon Skin, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
Eden Burning
By: Belva Plain
She was as innocent and beautiful as the Caribbean plantation her family owned. But then she realized the darkness of her desire and became a woman.
August 20, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Frantic
Space Strike
River Raid
Salmon Run
Phantom Slayer
Who was the US President on August 20, 1982?
On August 20, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1982?
On August 20, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1982?
On August 20, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 1982?
August 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
