What happened on Saturday February 27, 1982?

Here's what happened on February 27, 1982:

• Wayne Williams Atlanta Child Murders Conviction Wayne Williams was found guilty of murdering two of the 28 African American children in the notorious Atlanta Child Murders case, receiving two consecutive life sentences.
• France Nuclear Test in Pacific France conducted a nuclear test at Muruora Island in French Polynesia, demonstrating its ongoing nuclear weapons program during the Cold War era.
• Dan Issel NBA Free Throw Record NBA player Dan Issel of the Denver Nuggets successfully completed his 63rd consecutive free throw, showcasing exceptional basketball skill and consistency.
• Earl Anthony Bowling Milestone Professional bowler Earl Anthony became the first in his sport to earn over $1 million, marking a significant financial achievement in professional bowling.

Events in 1982

February 27, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 27, 1982

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 1982

February 27, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 58th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1982 can also be written as 2/27/1982 in the US and as 27/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 1982 in February 1982 calendar

Famous people born on February 27, 1982:

• Ali Bastian

  English actress known for her roles in television series and stage productions.

• Amédy Coulibaly

  Terrorist responsible for the deadly attack on a Jewish supermarket in Paris during the Charlie Hebdo shootings in January 2015, killed...

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on February 27th

Famous people died on February 27, 1982:

• VI visconte Gage Henry Gage
• Carlo Bisi

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on February 27th

February 27, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
4. The Cars - Shake It Up
5. Stevie Wonder - That Girl

February 27, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
4. Fun Boy Three & Bananarama - It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It
5. The J Geils Band - Centerfold

February 27, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Skyy - Call Me
3. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
4. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
5. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th is Pisces.

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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 27, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 27, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 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 27, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 11:09 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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Your place in the Universe on February 27, 1982

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Someone born on February 27, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 17 days old,

or 2254 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15782 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 27, 1982?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 27, 1982.

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