What happened on Friday December 24, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1982:

• Louis Aragon, French Resistance Poet, Dies Louis Aragon, a prominent French poet and notable World War II resistance leader, passed away at the age of 85. Aragon was a significant literary and political figure who played a crucial role in the French resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II.
• Chaminade Upsets #1 Virginia in Basketball In a stunning upset during the Honolulu holiday basketball classic, Chaminade University, a small school with only 850 students, defeated the top-ranked University of Virginia team 77-72. This remarkable victory became a legendary moment in college basketball history, showcasing that smaller schools can triumph over powerhouse programs.
• Christmas Eve Blizzard of 1982 Hits Denver A severe winter storm struck Denver on Christmas Eve, causing significant disruption to holiday travel and local activities. The blizzard brought heavy snowfall and challenging weather conditions to the Colorado region.

Events in 1982

December 24, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1982

December 24, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1982 can also be written as 12/24/1982 in the US and as 24/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1982:

• Masaki Aiba

  Masaki Aiba is a prominent Japanese entertainer, member of the popular boy band Arashi, known for his versatile talents in music, acting,...

• Nancy Sinatra (TV host)

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1982:

• Louis Aragon

  French author and poet (b. 1897).

• IX principe di Farnese Sigismondo Chigi Albani della Rovere

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
4. Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
5. Laura Branigan - Gloria

December 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
2. The Jam - Beat Surrender
3. The Human League - Mirror Man
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP

December 24, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Prince - 1999
5. Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:46 pm and setting at 01:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1982

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Someone born on December 24, 1982 is:

42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 30 days old,

or 2208 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15461 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1982?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1982.

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