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see horoscope and birth chart for March 21, 1982What happened on Sunday, March 21, 1982?
About March 21st, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 21, 1982, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Urakawa, Hokkaido, Japan, causing 167 injuries and damage in Tomakomai and Sapporo. The earthquake generated a tsunami with a maximum height of 1.3 meters, observed in Urakawa. This event remains the largest recorded earthquake in the region.
- Day of the week: March 21st, 1982 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- #1 UK song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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- March 21, 1982: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was March 21, 1982?
- Who was born on March 21, 1982?
- March 21, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- March 21, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- March 21, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 21, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on March 21, 1982?
- Back in 1982
March 21, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 21, 1982:
- 1982 Urakawa earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan On March 21, 1982, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Urakawa, Hokkaido, Japan, causing 167 injuries and damage in Tomakomai and Sapporo. The earthquake generated a tsunami with a maximum height of 1.3 meters, observed in Urakawa. This event remains the largest recorded earthquake in the region. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Jerry Pate wins 1982 Tournament Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass On March 21, 1982, Jerry Pate secured victory at the inaugural Tournament Players Championship held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He shot a final round of 67, finishing at 8-under-par 280, two strokes ahead of runners-up Scott Simpson and Brad Bryant. Celebrating his win, Pate playfully pushed PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman and course designer Pete Dye into the 18th green's lake. source: upi.com
- Nancy Lopez wins J&B Scotch Pro-Am Golf Tournament On March 21, 1982, Nancy Lopez secured victory at the J&B Scotch Pro-Am Golf Tournament, finishing five strokes ahead of runner-up Sandra Haynie with a score of 279 (−5). This win marked Lopez's 24th LPGA Tour victory. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Little Johnny Jones Theater Performance A theatrical production of 'Little Johnny Jones' opened and closed on the same day at the Alvin Theater in New York City.
- Maria Elena Camerin - Italian Tennis Player Maria Elena Camerin, a professional Italian tennis player, was noted in historical records on this date.
March 21, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from March 1982
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What day of the week was March 21, 1982?
March 21, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 80th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 21, 1982 can also be written as 3/21/1982 in the US and as 21/3/1982 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on March 21, 1982?
Famous people born on March 21, 1982:
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Santino FontanaAward-winning Broadway and voice actor known for roles in 'Frozen' and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'.
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Ejegayehu DibabaEthiopian long-distance runner and Olympic medalist from a renowned running family.
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Robbie LawlerProfessional MMA fighter and former UFC Welterweight Champion.
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Colin TurkingtonSuccessful British racing driver specializing in touring car championships.
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Aaron Hill (baseball)
March 21, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
March 21, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 21, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 15th and March 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 21, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 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.
- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
- Journey - Open Arms
- The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
- Stevie Wonder - That Girl
- Air Supply - Sweet Dreams
March 21, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.
- Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
- Toni Basil - Mickey
- Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
- Imagination - Just An Illusion
March 21, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.
- Stevie Wonder - That Girl
- Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
- Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
- Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
- Junior - Mama Used To Say
March 21, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.
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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 21, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMarch 21, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 21, 1982 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 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 21, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:07 am and setting at 03:14 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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Someone born on March 21, 1982 is:
44 years 4 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 1982?
There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 21st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 21, 1982.
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The history attached to March 21, 1982 includes 1982 Urakawa earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around March 21, 1982 included “I Love Rock 'N Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of March 21, 1982 included Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
March 21, 1982 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Santino Fontana, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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