What happened on Friday, July 23, 1982?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1982:

• International Whaling Commission bans commercial whaling On July 23, 1982, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) adopted a moratorium on commercial whaling, aimed at conserving whale populations and protecting marine ecosystems. This decision was a significant step in international efforts to address the declining numbers of various whale species due to overhunting. The moratorium has been a subject of ongoing debate and enforcement challenges since its implementation. source: iwc.int
• FCC approves AM stereo radio technology On July 23, 1982, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the introduction of AM stereo broadcasting in the United States, allowing radio stations to transmit stereo sound over the AM band. This decision aimed to enhance the competitiveness of AM radio against the growing popularity of FM stations, which already offered stereo sound. The approval permitted multiple competing systems, leading to a fragmented market and consumer confusion. source: fcc.gov
• 1982 Nagasaki flood On July 23, 1982, a cloudburst in Nagasaki, Japan, led to severe flooding and mudslides, resulting in 299 deaths in Nagasaki Prefecture and 23 in Kumamoto Prefecture. The heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow and triggered numerous landslides, leading to widespread destruction. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Helicopter crash during 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' filming kills three On July 23, 1982, during the filming of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' at Indian Dunes, California, a Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter crashed, resulting in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and child actors Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen. The accident occurred when special effects explosions caused the helicopter to lose control and crash onto the actors, killing them instantly. source: history.com
• Tragic accident on 'Twilight Zone' movie set On July 23, 1982, during the filming of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie,' a helicopter accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and two child actors. The incident led to significant changes in film industry safety regulations. source: history.com
• KDKA becomes first AM station to broadcast in stereo On July 23, 1982, KDKA in Pittsburgh became the first AM station to broadcast in stereo, marking a significant milestone in radio broadcasting history. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1982

July 23, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1982

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1982

July 23, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 204th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1982 can also be written as 7/23/1982 in the US and as 23/7/1982 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1982 in July 1982 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1982:

• Paul Wesley

  Paul Wesley is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his role as Stefan Salvatore on the television series 'The Vampire Diaries.' His work in television has earned him recognition in popular culture, particularly among fans of supernatural and teen drama genres. [bio]

• Gerald Wallace

  Gerald Wallace is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams during his career.

• Luis Arrieta
• Weston Mueller
• Tom Mison

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1982:

• Vic Morrow

  Prominent American actor tragically killed in a helicopter accident during the filming of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' in 1982, which also...

• Erik Wilén
• Hitoshi Sasaki
• Betty Parsons

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. Toto - Rosanna
3. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Dazz Band - Let It Whip

July 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1982 was Fame by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Irene Cara - Fame
2. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
3. Captain Sensible - Happy Talk
4. Odyssey - Inside Out
5. Trio - Da Da Da

July 23, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
2. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
3. Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
4. One Way - Cutie Pie
5. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 10:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1982.

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Someone born on July 23, 1982 is:

44 years and 15 days old,

or 528 months and 15 days old,

or 2298 weeks

or 16086 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 23, 1982.

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