What happened on Saturday May 29, 1982?

About May 29th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Falklands War, British paratroopers achieved a significant military victory by defeating a larger Argentine force at the Battle of Goose Green. This battle was a crucial engagement that demonstrated the British military's tactical superiority and resolve during the conflict.
  • Day of the week: May 29th, 1982 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney
  • #1 UK song: Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant
  • Popular movie: Banana Joe directed by Steno

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May 29, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1982:

  • Battle of Goose Green in Falklands War During the Falklands War, British paratroopers achieved a significant military victory by defeating a larger Argentine force at the Battle of Goose Green. This battle was a crucial engagement that demonstrated the British military's tactical superiority and resolve during the conflict.
  • Pentagon Nuclear War Strategy The United States Pentagon developed its first comprehensive strategy for potentially fighting and surviving a nuclear war, reflecting the intense Cold War tensions and nuclear arms race of the early 1980s.
  • Pope John Paul II Visits Canterbury Cathedral Pope John Paul II made history by becoming the first pontiff to visit Canterbury Cathedral, symbolizing a significant moment of ecumenical dialogue between the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. This groundbreaking visit represented a major step towards religious reconciliation.
  • Ana Beatriz Barros Birth Ana Beatriz Barros, a prominent Brazilian supermodel, was born on this date. She would later become an internationally recognized fashion model, walking for top designers and appearing in numerous high-profile fashion magazines and campaigns.
  • The Waitresses Single Hits Charts The song "I Know What Boys Like" by The Waitresses reached #62 on the music charts, representing a moment in the new wave and post-punk music scene of the early 1980s.

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May 29, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 29, 1982?


May 29, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 149th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1982 can also be written as 5/29/1982 in the US and as 29/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 29, 1982?


Famous people born on May 29, 1982:

  • Ana Beatriz Barros

    Brazilian supermodel renowned for her work with major fashion brands like Guess, Victoria's Secret, and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

  • Fatima Bhutto

    Prominent Pakistani author and journalist known for her insightful writings on social and political issues in Pakistan and globally.

  • Alysson Paradis
    Alysson Paradis
  • Geoffroy Messina
  • Elyas M'Barek
  • Natalija Dobryns'ka

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May 29, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1982:

  • Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider

    Renowned German-French actress who became an international cinema icon, famous for her roles in European films and her complex personal...

  • Giuseppe Bettiol
  • Henri Dulieux

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May 29, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 29, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 29, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

  1. - Ebony And Ivory youtube
  2. - Don't Talk To Strangers youtube
  3. - I've Never Been To Me youtube
  4. - 867-5309/Jenny youtube
  5. - The Other Woman youtube

May 29, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1982 was Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

  1. - Goody Two Shoes youtube
  2. - Ebony And Ivory youtube
  3. - A Little Peace youtube
  4. - House Of Fun youtube
  5. - Torch youtube

May 29, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1982 was Let It Whip by Dazz Band, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

  1. - Let It Whip youtube
  2. - The Other Woman youtube
  3. - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
  4. - Forget Me Nots
  5. - Murphy's Law
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May 29, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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May 29, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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May 29, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 May 29, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:19 pm and setting at 02:09 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.

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How old is someone born on May 29, 1982?


Someone born on May 29, 1982 is:

43 years and 7 days old,

or 516 months and 7 days old,

or 2244 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15713 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1982?

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