What happened on Monday May 24, 1982?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1982:

• Yuri Andropov Appointed to Soviet Leadership Yuri Andropov, the head of the KGB, was appointed to the Secretariat of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, marking a significant moment in Soviet political leadership during the Cold War era.
• Liberation of Khorramshahr Iranian troops successfully retake the strategic port city of Khorramshahr from Iraqi forces during the Iran-Iraq War, a pivotal moment in the conflict that demonstrated Iran's military resilience.
• Record-Breaking Birth in South Africa A baby boy named Samane, born to Christina in South Africa, was recorded as the heaviest known viable newborn at an extraordinary weight of 22 pounds 8 ounces (10.2 kg).

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from May. 24, 1982

Newspapers from May. 24, 1982

May 24, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 144th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1982 can also be written as 5/24/1982 in the US and as 24/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1982 in May 1982 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1982:

• DaMarcus Beasley

  Prominent American soccer player known for his significant contributions to US national soccer team and international career.

• Mohammed Rafi

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1982:

• Raffaele Calabria

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on May 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
2. Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
3. Charlene - I've Never Been To Me
4. Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny
5. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1982 was Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
2. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
3. Nicole - A Little Peace
4. Madness - House Of Fun
5. Soft Cell - Torch

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1982 was Let It Whip by Dazz Band, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
2. Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
3. Deniece Williams - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
4. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
5. Cheri - Murphy's Law

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 10:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 1982

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Someone born on May 24, 1982 is:

42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 20 days old,

or 2242 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15696 days old,

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

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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

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

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