What happened on Friday October 29, 1982?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1982:

• Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney Release 'The Girl Is Mine' Pop legends Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson collaborated to release 'The Girl Is Mine', the first single from Jackson's groundbreaking 'Thriller' album. This marked a significant moment in pop music history, showcasing the musical partnership between two iconic artists.
• John DeLorean Drug Trafficking Indictment Automotive entrepreneur John DeLorean, founder of the DeLorean Motor Company known for its iconic stainless steel sports car featured in the 'Back to the Future' films, was indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. Despite the serious allegations, he was later acquitted of all charges.
• Birth of Ariel Lin Ariel Lin, a prominent Taiwanese actress and singer, was born. She would later become a significant figure in Asian entertainment, known for her versatile performances in television and music.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Oct. 29, 1982

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 1982

October 29, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1982 can also be written as 10/29/1982 in the US and as 29/10/1982 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1982 in October 1982 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1982:

• Chelan Simmons

  Canadian actress known for her roles in television and film, particularly in horror and comedy genres.

• Matt Smith

  British actor famous for playing the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC series Doctor Who and for roles in The Crown and various films.

• Ariel Lin

  Prominent Taiwanese actress and singer with significant popularity in Asian entertainment industry.

• Nicolas Gob

  Belgian actor with diverse interests in sports like tennis and karate, who briefly worked as a fashion model and primarily resides in...

• Jose Acasuso
• Thaïs Henríquez

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on October 29th

Famous people died on October 29, 1982:

• Sidney Kirkman
• William Lloyd Webber

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on October 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1982 was Who Can It Be Now? by Men At Work, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

1. Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now?
2. John Cougar - Jack & Diane
3. The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
4. Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin'
5. Joe Cocker - Up Where We Belong

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1982 was I Don't Wanna Dance by Eddy Grant, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

1. Eddy Grant - I Don't Wanna Dance
2. Dionne Warwick - Heartbreaker
3. Tears For Fears - Mad World
4. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
5. Marvin Gaye - (Sexual) Healing

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

1. Evelyn King - Love Come Down
2. The Time - 777-9311
3. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
4. Cheryl Lynn And Luther Vandross - If This World Were Mine
5. Luther Vandross - Bad Boy/having A Party

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:53 pm and setting at 04:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 03, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 1982

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Someone born on October 29, 1982 is:

42 years 6 months old,

or 510 months and 15 days old,

or 2219 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15538 days old,

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1982.

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