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About April 24th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 24, 1982, German singer Nicole won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Harrogate, United Kingdom, with her song 'Ein bißchen Frieden' ('A Little Peace'). At 17, she secured Germany's first victory in the competition, receiving 161 points and a 61-point lead over the runner-up. The song became a hit across Europe, topping charts in multiple countries.
- Day of the week: April 24th, 1982 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- #1 UK song: My Camera Never Lies by Bucks Fizz
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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- April 24, 1982: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 24, 1982?
- Who was born on April 24, 1982?
- April 24, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 24, 1982?
- Back in 1982
April 24, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 24, 1982:
- Nicole wins Eurovision Song Contest 1982 On April 24, 1982, German singer Nicole won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Harrogate, United Kingdom, with her song 'Ein bißchen Frieden' ('A Little Peace'). At 17, she secured Germany's first victory in the competition, receiving 161 points and a 61-point lead over the runner-up. The song became a hit across Europe, topping charts in multiple countries. source: bbc.co.uk
- British forces regroup for South Georgia assault On April 24, 1982, British forces regrouped and prepared to attack South Georgia Island during the Falklands War. The operation aimed to recapture the island from Argentine control, marking the first British military offensive in the conflict. The assault was launched the following day, leading to the successful recapture of South Georgia. source: washingtonpost.com
- Canadian Synchronized Swimming Athlete Shayna Nackoney emerges as a notable Canadian synchronized swimmer, representing her country in international aquatic competitions.
April 24, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1982
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What day of the week was April 24, 1982?
April 24, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 114th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1982 can also be written as 4/24/1982 in the US and as 24/4/1982 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 24, 1982?
Famous people born on April 24, 1982:
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Kelly ClarksonKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, television personality, and author who rose to fame as the winner of the inaugural season of American Idol in 2002. She is known for her powerful vocal performances, chart-topping hits, and diverse career across music and television. [bio]
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David OliverActor perry hutchins, another world, dies from aids at the age of 30.
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Simon TischerAmerican volleyball player.
April 24, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1982:
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Ville RitolaFinnish athlete (born 1896).
April 24, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 19th and April 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
- Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
- Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
- The J. Geils Band - Freeze-Frame
- Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
April 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1982 was My Camera Never Lies by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
- Bucks Fizz - My Camera Never Lies
- Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
- Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
- Chas & Dave - Ain't No Pleasing You
- Imagination - Just An Illusion
April 24, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1982 was If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another by Richard "Dimples" Fields, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
- Richard "Dimples" Fields - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
- Stevie Wonder - That Girl
- Junior - Mama Used To Say
- Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
- O'Bryan - The Gigolo
April 24, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 24, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 24, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1982 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 10:06 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1982.
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Someone born on April 24, 1982 is:
44 years 3 months old,
or 531 months and 19 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1982?
There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 24th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1982.
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The history attached to April 24, 1982 includes Nicole wins Eurovision Song Contest 1982, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around April 24, 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 April 24, 1982 included Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
April 24, 1982 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Kelly Clarkson, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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