What happened on Monday February 22, 1982?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1982:

• Koch's Gubernatorial Campaign Announcement New York City Mayor Edward Koch publicly announced his candidacy for the New York Governor's race, though his campaign would ultimately prove unsuccessful. This political move highlighted Koch's ambition to expand his political influence beyond the mayoral office of New York City.
• US Billboard #1 Hit: Centerfold The J. Geils Band's hit single 'Centerfold' topped the Billboard charts in the United States on February 22, 1982, representing the popular music landscape of the early 1980s rock scene.
• UK #1 Hit: The Lion Sleeps Tonight The British pop group Tight Fit's rendition of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' reached the number one position on the UK music charts on February 22, 1982, showcasing the international popularity of this classic song.

Events in 1982

February 22, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1982

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1982

February 22, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1982 can also be written as 2/22/1982 in the US and as 22/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1982 in February 1982 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1982:

• Dichen Lachman

  Nepalese-Australian actress and producer known for her roles in television series like 'Dollhouse' and 'The 100', with a notable...

• Jenna Haze

  Prominent American adult film actress and director who was a significant figure in the adult entertainment industry during the early 2000s.

• Shai Hoffmann
• Siaka Tiéné
• Marjorie (Star Academy)
• Edwin González
• Buğra Gülsoy
• András Hajnal
• Žygimantas Jonušas
• Travis Mayer
• Tetjana Petljuk
• Boonsak Ponsana
• Susanna Pöykiö
• Cristian Savani
• Hillary Scholten
• Marlies Smulders
• Shawntae Spencer

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 1982:

• Josh Malihabadi

  Translator and poet in indian-pakistani (d. 1982).

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
4. The Cars - Shake It Up
5. Stevie Wonder - That Girl

February 22, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
4. Fun Boy Three & Bananarama - It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It
5. The J Geils Band - Centerfold

February 22, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Skyy - Call Me
3. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
4. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
5. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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February 22, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:11 am and setting at 05:31 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1982

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Someone born on February 22, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 22 days old,

or 2255 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15787 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1982?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 22, 1982.

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