What happened on Wednesday January 27, 1982?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1982:

• Irish Government Falls Garret Fitzgerald's government in the Republic of Ireland was defeated by a narrow margin of 82-81 in a budget vote, prompting Fitzgerald's immediate resignation and triggering a potential political transition.
• Mauno Koivisto Becomes Finnish President Mauno Koivisto was officially installed as the President of Finland, marking a significant moment in Finnish political leadership during the early 1980s.
• West Indies Triumph in Cricket World Series Cup The West Indies cricket team decisively defeated Australia 3-1 to win the World Series Cup, demonstrating their dominance in international cricket during this period.
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens in NYC The popular musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' premiered at the Royale Theater in New York City, beginning a successful 747-performance run.
• Major MLB Player Trade The Philadelphia Phillies traded notable players Larry Bowa and Ryne Sandberg to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Ivan DeJesus, a significant player exchange that would impact both teams' future performances.
• Roberto S. Cordova Becomes Honduran President Roberto S. Cordova was installed as the President of Honduras, signaling a potential shift in the country's political leadership and governance.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1982

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1982

January 27, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 27th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1982 can also be written as 1/27/1982 in the US and as 27/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1982 in January 1982 calendar

Famous people died on January 27, 1982:

• Trần Văn Hương

  South vietnamese politician, 3rd president of south vietnam, 3rd vice president of south vietnam, and 3rd prime minister of south vietnam...

• Colin M. Kraay

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on January 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1982 was I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
4. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
5. Quarterflash - Harden My Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1982 was The Model / Computer Love by Kraftwerk, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Kraftwerk - The Model / Computer Love
2. The Jam - A Town Called Malice / Precious
3. The Stranglers - Golden Brown
4. Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie
5. Meat Loaf - Dead Ringer For Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1982 was I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall John Oates, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Daryl Hall John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
2. Skyy - Call Me
3. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
4. Teddy Pendergrass - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
5. Barkays - Hit And Run

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 27, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:48 am and setting at 08:47 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1982

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Someone born on January 27, 1982 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 17 days old,

or 2259 weeks

or 15813 days old,

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

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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

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

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