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December 20, 1982 was the 354th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 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 December 20, 1982, who was born and died on December 20, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Notturno, directed by Giorgio Bontempi), TV series (e.g. Treasure Hunt) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1982?
- December 20, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1982?
- December 20, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1982?
What day of the week was December 20, 1982?
December 20, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 354th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1982 can also be written as 12/20/1982 in the US and as 20/12/1982 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 20, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1982 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:58 am and setting at 10:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.
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Who was born on December 20, 1982?
Famous people born on December 20, 1982:
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![Masahiro Kuranuki]()
Masahiro KuranukiJapanese actor.
- Jeffree Jones
Talented playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Yamel Puig
Yamel Puig is a Cuban-American actress known for her roles in several independent films and television shows.
- Keny Arkana
French rapper & singer.
- Mohammad Asif
Pakistani cricketer.
- David Wright
American baseball player.
- Kasper Klausen
Danish footballer.
- Mo Williams
Athlete.
- David Tavare
Spanish singer.
- David Wright (baseball)
- Melanie Scrofano
- Thomas Tallevi
- Rudel Calero
- Mikel Álvaro
- Alexander Horst
- Vedran Princ
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
![Dennis Morgan]()
Dennis MorganAmerican actor, leading man and opera singer.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th
December 20, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 41 years 4 months old,
or 496 months and 4 days old,
or 2157 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15101 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 20, 1982?
There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1982.
December 20, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1982:
- Arthur Rubinstein
Polish-american pianist and composer (b. 1887).
- Friedrich Buchardt
- Karol Dobay
- Raisa Aronova
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th
December 20, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1982:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1982:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
- Toni Basil - Mickey
- Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
- Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
- Laura Branigan - Gloria
December 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 20, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
- The Jam - Beat Surrender
- The Human League - Mirror Man
- Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
- Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP
December 20, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 20, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
- Lionel Richie - Truly
- Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
- Prince - 1999
- Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
December 20, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 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
Midnight
Release year: 1982
Directed by: John A. Russo
Starring: Melanie Verlin, Lawrence Tierney, John Hall, Charles Jackson
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
Kiss Me Goodbye
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Starring: Sally Field, James Caan, Jeff Bridges, Paul Dooley
Bingo Bongo
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Pasquale Festa Campanile
Starring: Adriano Celentano, Carole Bouquet, Felice Andreasi, Enzo Robutti
Country: Italy
December 20, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Treasure Hunt
Release year: 1982
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Nature
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Nigel Cole
Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page
Country: United States of America
Smogovci
Release year: 1982
Starring: Ivica Zadro, Damir Saban, Mario Mirkovic, Tomislav Striga
'Allo 'Allo
Release year: 1982
Written by: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
Starring: Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Vicki Michelle, Richard Marner
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
December 20, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jane Fonda'S Workout Book For Pregnancy, Birth And Recovery
By: Femmy DeLyser
Fonda's personal trainer, DeLyser (pre-birth of Troy in 1973), later joined Jane's Workout studios as a teacher of breathing exercises for pregnant women.
Master of the Game
By: Sidney Sheldon
KATE BLACKWELL: Who is she? She is the symbol for success. A beautiful woman who turned her inheritance into an international conglomerate. She was awarded a special place among the rich and famous.
Mistral'S Daughter
By: Judith Krantz
Three generations of red-haired, stunning beauties were born to scandal and bred to be successful. They were bound to one extraordinary man, Julien Mistral, who was the painter, genius, and lover whose passions had captivated them all.
Life, The Universe And Everything
By: Douglas Adams
"HYSTERICAL!" The Philadelphia Inquirer. The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit have grown sick of staring at the night sky above them. They plan to destroy it.
Goodbye, Mickey Mouse
By: Len Deighton
Deighton's historical fiction Goodbye Mickey Mouse vividly recalls wartime England. A group of American fighter pilots fly escort missions above Germany in the winter 1943-44. Among them is the reserved Captain
December 20, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bagman
Frantic
Serpentine
Donkey Kong Jr.
Cosmic Ark
Who was the US President on December 20, 1982?
On December 20, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1982?
On December 20, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1982?
On December 20, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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 December 1982?
December 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
