What happened on Wednesday March 24, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 24, 1982:

• Bloodless Military Coup in Bangladesh Army Chief Lieutenant General Hussain Muhammad Ershad successfully overthrows Bangladeshi President Abdus Sattar in a bloodless coup, suspending the Constitution and imposing martial law. This political transition marks a significant moment in Bangladesh's post-independence political history, demonstrating the military's influential role in the nation's governance.
• US Submarine Collision with Turkish Freighter The US submarine Jacksonville was involved in a maritime collision with a Turkish freighter near the coast of Virginia, causing significant damage and potential risk to crew members. The incident highlights the complex navigation challenges and potential hazards in maritime operations.
• Birth of Japanese Voice Actor Kenichirou Ohashi Kenichirou Ohashi, a notable Japanese voice actor, is born. Voice actors play a crucial role in anime, video games, and other media, contributing significantly to Japan's entertainment and cultural export industry.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Mar. 24, 1982

Newspapers from Mar. 24, 1982

March 24, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 24, 1982 can also be written as 3/24/1982 in the US and as 24/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

March 24, 1982 in March 1982 calendar

Famous people born on March 24, 1982:

• Jack Swagger

  Professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who competed in WWE and MMA.

• Émilie Vina
• Fourie du Preez

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 24th

Famous people died on March 24, 1982:

• Ken Harris

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on March 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
4. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
5. Air Supply - Sweet Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
3. Toni Basil - Mickey
4. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
5. Imagination - Just An Illusion

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
3. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
4. Junior - Mama Used To Say
5. Lakeside - I Want To Hold Your Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 24, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 06:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on March 24, 1982

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Someone born on March 24, 1982 is:

43 years and 30 days old,

or 516 months and 30 days old,

or 2248 weeks

or 15736 days old,

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

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 24th 2026.

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

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

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