What happened on Wednesday November 24, 1982?

Here's what happened on November 24, 1982:

• Leadership Change in Japan Yasuhiro Nakasone succeeded Zenko Suzuki as the Prime Minister of Japan, representing a significant political transition during the early 1980s. Nakasone would go on to be a prominent leader who pursued economic reforms and strengthened Japan's international relations.
• Cal Ripken Jr. Wins AL Rookie of the Year Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles was named the American League Rookie of the Year, marking the beginning of his legendary baseball career. This award would foreshadow his future Hall of Fame status and record-breaking achievements in Major League Baseball.
• Hurricane Iwa Impacts Hawaiian Islands NASA satellite imagery captured Hurricane Iwa's trajectory near the Hawaiian Islands on November 24, 1982. This meteorological event highlighted the potential destructive power of tropical cyclones in the Pacific region.
• Lachit Diwas Commemorates Assamese Hero Lachit Diwas is an annual observance in Assam, India, honoring Lachit Borphukan, a legendary military commander who successfully defended the region against Mughal invasions in the late 17th century. This day celebrates his strategic brilliance and commitment to protecting regional sovereignty.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Nov. 24, 1982

Newspapers from Nov. 24, 1982

November 24, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 328th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 24, 1982 can also be written as 11/24/1982 in the US and as 24/11/1982 in UK and Europe.

November 24, 1982 in November 1982 calendar

Famous people born on November 24, 1982:

• Ryan Fitzpatrick

  NFL quarterback who played for multiple teams, known for his intelligence, versatility, and journeyman career spanning over a decade.

• Asafa Powell

  Jamaican sprinter who held the world record for the 100 meters and was a key figure in Jamaica's sprint dominance.

• Sean O'Loughlin

  Prominent English rugby league player known for his long and successful career with Wigan Warriors.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on November 24th

Famous people died on November 24, 1982:

• Barack Obama

  Kenyan economist and academic, father of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on November 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 24, 1982 was Truly by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week November 22nd and November 28th.

1. Lionel Richie - Truly
2. Laura Branigan - Gloria
3. Olivia Newton-John - Heart Attack
4. Joe Cocker - Up Where We Belong
5. Neil Diamond - Heartlight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 24, 1982 was I Don't Wanna Dance by Eddy Grant, according to the music chart for the week November 22nd and November 28th.

1. Eddy Grant - I Don't Wanna Dance
2. Dionne Warwick - Heartbreaker
3. Tears For Fears - Mad World
4. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
5. Marvin Gaye - (Sexual) Healing

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 24, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week November 22nd and November 28th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Luther Vandross - Bad Boy/having A Party
4. Diana Ross - Muscles
5. Prince - 1999

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 24th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 24, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 12:33 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 24, 1982

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Someone born on November 24, 1982 is:

42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 20 days old,

or 2216 weeks

or 15512 days old,

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

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 24th 2025.

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

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

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