What happened on Saturday March 20, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1982:

• French Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era, demonstrating its military technological capabilities.
• Formation of Conservative Party in South Africa Reverend Andries Treurnicht established the Conservative Party of South Africa, representing a significant political movement during the apartheid era that sought to maintain traditional Afrikaner nationalist policies.
• Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' Tops Charts Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' iconic rock anthem 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' reached #1 on the music charts and maintained that position for an impressive 7 weeks, becoming a defining song of the early 1980s.
• Richie Richardson's First-Class Cricket Debut Richie Richardson made his first-class cricket debut for the Leeward Islands, marking the beginning of a distinguished career for one of the West Indies' most celebrated cricketers.
• Terrence Duffin, Zimbabwean Cricket Captain Terrence Duffin was recognized as the captain of the Zimbabwean national cricket team, highlighting the country's growing prominence in international cricket during the early 1980s.
• France Defeats Ireland in Rugby In a rugby match at Parc des Princes in Paris, France defeated Ireland with a decisive score of 22-9, showcasing French rugby prowess.

Events in 1982

March 20, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1982

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1982

March 20, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 79th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1982 can also be written as 3/20/1982 in the US and as 20/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1982 in March 1982 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1982:

• Robbie Lawler

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1982:

• Marietta Šaginjan

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on March 20th

March 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
4. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
5. Air Supply - Sweet Dreams

March 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
3. Toni Basil - Mickey
4. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
5. Imagination - Just An Illusion

March 20, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
3. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
4. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
5. Junior - Mama Used To Say

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 03:26 am and setting at 02:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1982

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Someone born on March 20, 1982 is:

43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 24 days old,

or 2251 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15761 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 1982?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1982.

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