Saturday August 28, 1982
US date format: 8/28/1982, UK date format: 28/8/1982
It was Saturday, under the sign of Virgo (see zodiac on August 28, 1982). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include LeAnn Rimes and Kelly Thiebaud.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor.
In UK Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express was in the top 5 hits.
Querelle, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982
while Cinnamon Skin by John D. MacDonald was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Mars Cars or River Rescue.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1982, at August 28 across the years or at August 1982 calendar.
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
Events
- Sugar Babies closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 1208 performances
Famous Birthday
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Famous Deaths
South African cricketer (Born 1911).
Movies
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Blade Runner
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos
Country: United States of America
The Thing
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur
Country: United States of America
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Country: United States of America
The Secret of NIMH
Directed by: Don Bluth
Starring: Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuise, Arthur Malet
Country: United States of America
Poltergeist
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Starring: JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 28, 1982?
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TV Series
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NBC News Overnight
Starring: Lloyd Dobyns, Linda Ellerbee, Bill Schechner
Country: United States of America
Ilinden
Filthy Rich
Written by: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Starring: Dixie Carter, Charles Frank, Jerry Hardin, Michael Lombard
Country: United States of America
The Black Adder
Channel 4 News
How old am I?
If August 28th, 1982 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1982?
- LIFE: Marilyn Monroe
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: James Watt -- Aug. 23, 1982
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8811
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Man From St. Petersburg
By: Ken Follett
His name was Feliks. He came to London to commit a murder that would change history. A master manipulator, ha had many weapons at his command, but against him were ranged
Lace
By: Shirley Conran
"Which one of you bitches is my mother?" Four elegant, successful, and sophisticated women in their forties are called to New York's Pierre Hotel to meet Lili -- a
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
Last night, while I lay thinking here,Some Whatifs crawled inside my earAnd pranced and partied all night longAnd sang their same old Whatif song:Whatif I flunk that test?Whatif
Life Extension
By: Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw
Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach, by Pearson, Durk and Sandy Shaw
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook
By: William Kotzwinkle
1982 First Edition, Scholastic Book Services. Paperback. ISBN: 0590374085.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Mars Cars
Alien Garden
Gravitar
Penetrator
River Rescue
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 28, 1982?
On August 28, 1982 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is August 28, 1982?
On August 28, 1982 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on August 28, 1982?
On August 28, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1982?
On August 28, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1982?
On August 28, 1982 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 28, 1982?
On August 28, 1982 several famous people were born including, LeAnn Rimes, Kelly Thiebaud, Thiago Motta.
Which famous people died on August 28, 1982?
Famous people died on August 28, 1982 include, Geoff Chubb.
What was the number one song in August 28, 1982?
The number one song in the week of August 28, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor in US and Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express in UK.
What were the top hits on August 28, 1982?
The top hits on August 28, 1982 were Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, Hurts So Good by John Cougar, Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band in US and Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, Fame by Irene Cara in UK.
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