What happened on Saturday August 28, 1982?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1982:

• USSR Conducts Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union performed an underground nuclear test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era, which contributed to the ongoing geopolitical tensions between global superpowers.
• First Gay Games Held in San Francisco The inaugural Gay Games were held in San Francisco, representing a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQ+ sports and inclusivity, providing a platform for athletes to compete in a supportive and celebratory environment.
• Sugar Babies Musical Closes on Broadway The popular musical 'Sugar Babies' concluded its successful Broadway run at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City after an impressive 1,208 performances, marking a significant achievement in theatrical entertainment.
• Birth of Karo Parisyan, Armenian MMA Fighter Karo Parisyan was born, who would later become a notable Armenian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter known for his exceptional judo and grappling skills in the UFC and other fighting organizations.

Events in 1982

August 28, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1982

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1982

August 28, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 240th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1982 can also be written as 8/28/1982 in the US and as 28/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1982 in August 1982 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1982:

• LeAnn Rimes

  Grammy-winning American country-western singer who rose to fame as a child prodigy with a remarkable voice similar to Patsy Cline.

• Thiago Motta

  Brazilian-Italian footballer who played as a midfielder for top European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian national team.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1982:

• Geoff Chubb

  South african cricketer (born in 1911).

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
3. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

August 28, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Irene Cara - Fame
4. Yazoo - Don't Go
5. Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss

August 28, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
2. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
3. Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
4. Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
5. Ray Parker Jr. - Let Me Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 01:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1982

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Someone born on August 28, 1982 is:

42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 16 days old,

or 2228 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15600 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1982?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1982.

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