What happened on Monday April 26, 1982?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1982:

• Argentina Surrenders in Falklands Conflict Argentina surrenders to Britain on South Georgia, a critical turning point in the Falklands War that signaled the beginning of the end of Argentina's territorial claims.
• Tragic Mass Shooting in South Korea A horrific mass shooting occurs in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, where former police officer Woo Bum-kon kills 57 people, making it one of the deadliest shooting incidents in South Korean history.
• CBS Launches Youth Radio Broadcast CBS radio inaugurates Radio Radio, a new youth-oriented broadcast platform, signaling the network's attempt to engage younger audiences in the early 1980s media landscape.
• Rod Stewart Mugging Incident Rod Stewart was mugged in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with a gunman stealing his $50,000 Porsche. The incident highlights the security challenges faced by celebrities in urban environments during the early 1980s.
• Gene Michaels Returns as Yankees Manager Gene Michaels is appointed manager of the New York Yankees for the second time, marking a significant moment in the team's coaching history.
• Nadja Benaissa Birth Nadja Benaissa, a notable German pop singer, was born on this date. She later became known as a member of the successful pop group No Angels.

Events in 1982

April 26, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1982

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1982

April 26, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 116th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1982 can also be written as 4/26/1982 in the US and as 26/4/1982 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1982 in April 1982 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1982:

• Jon Lee (singer)
• Nadja Benaissa
• Novlene Williams-Mills

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1982:

• Celia Johnson

  Renowned British actress famous for her iconic roles in classic films like 'Brief Encounter' and 'This Happy Breed', she was a significant...

• Carlo Augusto di Thurn und Taxis
• Frank Coppola
• Harry Frantz

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
3. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
4. The J. Geils Band - Freeze-Frame
5. Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers

April 26, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
2. Nicole - A Little Peace
3. PhD - I Won't Let You Down
4. Yazoo - Only You
5. Madness - House Of Fun

April 26, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1982 was If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another by Richard "Dimples" Fields, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Richard "Dimples" Fields - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
2. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
3. Atlantic Starr - Circles
4. Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
5. O'Bryan - The Gigolo

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 11:18 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 1982

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Someone born on April 26, 1982 is:

43 years and 6 days old,

or 516 months and 6 days old,

or 2244 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15712 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1982?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 26, 1982.

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