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February 26, 1982 was the 57th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 26, 1982 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 26, 1982, who was born and died on February 26, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Centerfold by The J. Geils Band), movies (e.g. Fitzcarraldo, directed by Werner Herzog), TV series (e.g. Brummkreisel) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1982?
- February 26, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1982?
- February 26, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1982?
What day of the week was February 26, 1982?
February 26, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1982 can also be written as 2/26/1982 in the US and as 26/2/1982 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1982 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 09:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Mar 09, 1982.
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Who was born on February 26, 1982?
Famous people born on February 26, 1982:
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Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
- Romain Dauriac
He was a french journalist and editor of clark magazine, which covers the urban world.
- Li Na (tennis)
Chinese tennis player.
- Li Na
Li Na is a retired Chinese professional tennis player who won two Grand Slam singles titles.
- Brian Shaw
American strongman competitor and four-time World's Strongest Man winner.
- Angelo Carusone
Media critic and president of Media Matters for America, a progressive media watchdog organization.
- Matt Prior
South african-english cricketer.
- Song Hye Kyo
Model and actress from south korea.
- Jenni Screen
- Johnny Thomsen
- Fábio de Matos Pereira
- Mario Austin
- Stefan Merrill Block
- Jean-Baptiste Djebbari
- Sara Gazarek
- Damián Giménez
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
![Fats Domino]()
Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
![Greg Germann]()
Greg GermannAmerican actor and director.
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February 26, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 2 months old,
or 506 months and 1 day old,
or 2200 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15401 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 1982.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1982?
There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1982.
February 26, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1982:
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Augusto Maria Sisson
- Teinosuke Kinugasa
- Felice Chilanti
- Paco Martínez Soria
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
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February 26, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1982:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1982:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 26, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
- Journey - Open Arms
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
- The Cars - Shake It Up
- Stevie Wonder - That Girl
February 26, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 26, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Toni Basil - Mickey
- Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
- Fun Boy Three & Bananarama - It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It
- The J Geils Band - Centerfold
February 26, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 26, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - That Girl
- Skyy - Call Me
- Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
- Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
- Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
February 26, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fitzcarraldo
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Country: United States of America
Diner
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Starring: Steve Guttenberg, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Daniel Stern
Country: United States of America
The New York Ripper
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jack Hedley, Almanta Suska, Howard Ross, Andrea Occhipinti
Notturno
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi
Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani
Country: Italy
Gian Burrasca
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Pier Francesco Pingitore
Starring: Mario Carotenuto, Marisa Merlini, Alvaro Vitali, Clara Colosimo, Gigi Reder, Gianfranco Barra, Enzo Robutti, Gisella Sofio, Toni Ucci, Diana Dei, Dino Emanuelli, Luca Sportelli
Country: Italy
February 26, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 1982 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Brummkreisel
Release year: 1982
Let There Be Love
Release year: 1981
Police Squad!
Release year: 1982
Written by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Ed Williams
Country: United States of America
Uchû keiji Gyaban
Release year: 1982
February 26, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dean'S December
By: Saul Bellow
Albert Corde is a Chicago professor of journalism and dean for students. His wife Minna and he travel to Bucharest in Romania where Minna's mom has suffered a stroke.
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
Marco Polo, If You Can
By: William F. Buckley Jr
William F. Buckley Jr., a master of espionage fiction who won the National Book Award, brings us another installment in his best-selling series starring Blackford Oakes, an intrepid CIA agent.
February 26, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Deadly Duck
Azurian Attack
Bachelor Party
Adventures of Tron
Space Defender
Who was the US President on February 26, 1982?
On February 26, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1982?
On February 26, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1982?
On February 26, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
What happened in 1982?
1982 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Canada Constitution Act replaces British North America Act
- In accordance with Camp David, Israel completes Sinai withdrawal
- Yanks fire manager Bob Lemon and replaces him with Gene Michael
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What was the calendar for February 1982?
February 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
