What happened on Saturday May 22, 1982?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1982:

• Argentine Surrender in the Falklands War On May 22, 1982, Argentine military forces officially surrendered to British troops on the Falkland Islands, marking the end of the 74-day Falklands War. This conflict, which began on April 2 when Argentina invaded the British-controlled islands, concluded with a decisive British victory. The surrender took place in Port Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, effectively returning the territory to British control and solidifying the United Kingdom's sovereignty over the disputed South Atlantic archipelago.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from May. 22, 1982

Newspapers from May. 22, 1982

May 22, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1982 can also be written as 5/22/1982 in the US and as 22/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1982 in May 1982 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1982:

• Apolo Ohno

  Retired speed skater with remarkable Olympic achievements.

• Apolo Anton Ohno

  Most decorated American Winter Olympian in history, eight-time Olympic medalist in short track speed skating.

• Candide Thovex

  Legendary French alpine skier who revolutionized freestyle skiing with extraordinary achievements in Winter X Games and Freeride World...

• Alex Smith

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1982:

• Cevdet Sunay

  Turkish general and politician, 5th president of turkey (b. 1899).

• Aleksandr Iosifovič Gerbstman
• Jay L. Lush

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on May 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
2. Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
3. Charlene - I've Never Been To Me
4. Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny
5. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
2. Nicole - A Little Peace
3. PhD - I Won't Let You Down
4. Yazoo - Only You
5. Madness - House Of Fun

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1982 was It's Gonna Take A Miracle by Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Deniece Williams - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
2. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
3. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
4. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
5. Cheri - Murphy's Law

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 08:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1982

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Someone born on May 22, 1982 is:

42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 22 days old,

or 2242 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15698 days old,

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

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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

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

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