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see horoscope and birth chart for December 25, 1982What happened on Saturday, December 25, 1982?
About December 25th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 25, 1982, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Flores Island in Indonesia, causing landslides and a reported tsunami. The disaster resulted in 13 fatalities, 390 injuries, and the destruction of 1,875 houses and 121 other buildings. The villages of Layahong and Oyong Barang experienced significant damage due to seven seconds of shaking.
- Day of the week: December 25th, 1982 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates
- #1 UK song: Save Your Love by Renee & Renato
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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- December 25, 1982: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 25, 1982?
- Who was born on December 25, 1982?
- December 25, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- December 25, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- December 25, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 25, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 25, 1982?
- Back in 1982
December 25, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 25, 1982:
- 1982 Flores earthquake in Indonesia On December 25, 1982, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Flores Island in Indonesia, causing landslides and a reported tsunami. The disaster resulted in 13 fatalities, 390 injuries, and the destruction of 1,875 houses and 121 other buildings. The villages of Layahong and Oyong Barang experienced significant damage due to seven seconds of shaking. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Pakistan defeats India by an innings and 86 runs in 2nd Test at Karachi In the second Test of the India tour of Pakistan, held from December 23 to 27, 1982, at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan won by an innings and 86 runs. Pakistan batted first, scoring 452 runs, with Zaheer Abbas contributing 186 runs. India was dismissed for 169 runs in their first innings, with Kapil Dev top-scoring with 73 runs. In their second innings, India was all out for 197 runs, with Dilip Vengsarkar scoring 79 runs. Imran Khan was the standout performer for Pakistan, taking 8 wickets for 60 runs in India's second innings. source: cricbuzz.com
- Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing' tops R&B charts on Christmas Day 1982 On December 25, 1982, Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing' was the number one R&B song in the United States. The track was also ranked seventh on the overall Billboard Hot 100 chart for that week. Additionally, Gaye's album 'Midnight Love' was the top R&B album during this period. source: cashboxarchives.com
- USA Top Music Hit on Christmas Day 'Maneater' by Daryl Hall & John Oates was the number one song in the United States on December 25, 1982.
December 25, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1982
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What day of the week was December 25, 1982?
December 25, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 359th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 25, 1982 can also be written as 12/25/1982 in the US and as 25/12/1982 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 25, 1982?
Famous people born on December 25, 1982:
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December 25, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
December 25, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 25, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 25, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
- Toni Basil - Mickey
- Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
- Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
- Laura Branigan - Gloria
December 25, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 25, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
- Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
- The Jam - Beat Surrender
- The Human League - Mirror Man
- Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
- Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP
December 25, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
- Lionel Richie - Truly
- Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
- Prince - 1999
- Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine
December 25, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th 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 25, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 25, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 25, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 01:14 pm and setting at 02:37 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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Someone born on December 25, 1982 is:
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1982?
There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 25th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 25, 1982.
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Why 1982 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 25, 1982, a 1982 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 25, 1982 includes 1982 Flores earthquake in Indonesia, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 25, 1982 included “Maneater” by Daryl Hall & John Oates, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 25, 1982 included Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 25, 1982 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Chris Rene, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 25, 1982 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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