What happened on Wednesday June 23, 1982?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1982:

• Tragic Hate Crime Against Vincent Chin Chinese American Vincent Chin was brutally beaten to death in Highland Park, Michigan, by two auto workers who mistakenly identified him as Japanese and harbored deep-seated racial anger towards the growing success of Japanese auto manufacturers in the United States. This racially motivated murder highlighted the pervasive anti-Asian sentiment and xenophobia during the early 1980s economic tensions.
• Intelligence Identities Protection Act Passed The United States Congress passed the Intelligence Identities Protection Act (Public Law 97-200), a significant piece of legislation designed to protect the identities of covert intelligence operatives and prevent unauthorized disclosure of their status.
• Record Low Temperature at South Pole The South Pole experienced an extreme temperature of -117 degrees Fahrenheit, marking an all-time record low temperature for the location and highlighting the harsh climatic conditions of Antarctica.
• Mary Hart Joins Entertainment Tonight Mary Hart became a new host of the popular entertainment news program Entertainment Tonight, marking a significant moment in her television career and the show's broadcasting history.
• Record-Breaking Domestic Cat Weight Himmy, a cat from Australia, was recorded as the heaviest domestic cat at an extraordinary weight of 20.7 kg (45 pounds), setting a remarkable world record for feline obesity.
• Joona Puhakka Profile Joona Puhakka, a Finnish diver, was noted in historical records on this date.
• Theatrical Performance at Playhouse Theater A performance involving cleavage opening and closing occurred at the Playhouse Theater in New York City.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1982

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1982

June 23, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1982 can also be written as 6/23/1982 in the US and as 23/6/1982 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1982 in June 1982 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1982:

• Derek Boogaard

  Derek Boogaard was a prominent Canadian-American ice hockey enforcer known for his intimidating physical presence and fighting skills in the...

• Josh Scobee

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
2. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
3. Toto - Rosanna
4. Asia - Heat Of The Moment
5. Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1982 was Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
2. Charlene - I've Never Been To Me
3. Soft Cell - Torch
4. Madness - House Of Fun
5. ABC - The Look Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1982 was Early In The Morning by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
2. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
3. Rick James - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
4. One Way - Cutie Pie
5. Bloodstone - We Go A Long Way Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:40 am and setting at 10:50 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1982

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Someone born on June 23, 1982 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months

or 2235 weeks

or 15645 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1982?

There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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