What happened on Friday March 26, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 26, 1982:

• Canada Act 1982 Receives Royal Assent The Canada Act 1982 receives Royal Assent, a crucial step in Canada's constitutional independence from the United Kingdom, setting the stage for full constitutional repatriation.
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking A significant ceremony marking the beginning of construction for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, honoring those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.
• Ebony and Ivory Single Release Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder collaborate to release their iconic duet 'Ebony and Ivory', a song promoting racial harmony and unity.
• 54th Academy Awards The 54th Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Johnny Carson at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, celebrates the best in cinema with 'Chariots of Fire' winning Best Picture.
• Capitol Soap Opera Premiere The television soap opera 'Capitol' debuts, adding to the popular daytime drama landscape of the early 1980s.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Mar. 26, 1982

Newspapers from Mar. 26, 1982

March 26, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 85th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1982 can also be written as 3/26/1982 in the US and as 26/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1982 in March 1982 calendar

Famous people born on March 26, 1982:

• Mikel Arteta

  Spanish professional football manager and former player, currently managing Arsenal Football Club in the English Premier League.

• Danica Patrick

  Pioneering professional race car driver who competed in NASCAR and IndyCar Series.

• Jenny Slate

  American actress and comedian known for her roles in films like 'Obvious Child' and voice work in animated movies.

• Maja Maneiro
• Joe Anderson (actor)

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 26th

Famous people died on March 26, 1982:

• Lisette de Brinon
• Liana Del Balzo
• Sultan al-Atrash

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on March 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
4. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
5. Air Supply - Sweet Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
3. Toni Basil - Mickey
4. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
5. Imagination - Just An Illusion

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
3. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
4. Junior - Mama Used To Say
5. Lakeside - I Want To Hold Your Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 26, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 06:50 am and setting at 08:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on March 26, 1982

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Someone born on March 26, 1982 is:

43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 18 days old,

or 2250 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15755 days old,

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

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

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

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

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