What happened on Thursday January 28, 1982?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1982:

• US Army General James L. Dozier Rescued from Red Brigades On January 28, 1982, Italian anti-terrorism forces successfully rescued U.S. Army Brigadier General James L. Dozier from the Red Brigades terrorist group in Padua, Italy. General Dozier had been held captive for 42 days in a dramatic kidnapping that highlighted the political tensions and terrorist activities in Italy during the early 1980s. The rescue was a significant victory for Italian law enforcement and a relief for the United States military.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site on January 28, 1982, as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons research and development program during the Cold War era. These tests were crucial for maintaining and advancing the country's nuclear capabilities and strategic deterrence.
• Wally Boag's Final Performance at Disneyland On January 28, 1982, Wally Boag concluded his legendary run at the Golden Horseshoe Revue in Disneyland, marking the end of an extraordinary entertainment career. Boag had performed in the show almost continuously since its opening in 1955, achieving a remarkable milestone of approximately 40,000 performances. His consistency and dedication earned him a place in the Guinness Book of Records for the most performances of a single show.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1982

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1982

January 28, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 28th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1982 can also be written as 1/28/1982 in the US and as 28/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1982 in January 1982 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1982:

• Camila Alves

  Brazilian-American model and fashion personality, widely recognized as the wife of Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey.

• Michaël Guigou

  Professional French handball player who has been a key member of Montpellier Handball since 1999.

• Ainett Stephens

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1982:

• Elisabeth Chaplin

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on January 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:19 am and setting at 09:53 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 28, 1982

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Someone born on January 28, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 26 days old,

or 2255 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15791 days old,

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

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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

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

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