What happened on Wednesday September 29, 1982?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1982:

• Chicago Tylenol Murders A shocking public health crisis unfolds as seven people in the Chicago metropolitan area die after consuming Tylenol capsules deliberately laced with potassium cyanide. This event triggers massive changes in pharmaceutical packaging and product safety regulations across the United States.
• First Consumer Compact Disc Player Launched Sony introduces the CDP-101, the world's first consumer compact disc (CD) player, revolutionizing music technology and paving the way for digital audio formats.
• Political Leadership Change in Germany Helmut Kohl replaces Helmut Schmidt as Chancellor of Germany through a Constructive Vote of No Confidence, marking a significant shift in West German political leadership during the Cold War era.
• EPCOT Center Opens at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World launches EPCOT Center in Orlando, Florida, introducing a groundbreaking theme park focused on technological innovation and international culture, representing a major milestone in entertainment and educational experiences.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1982

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1982

September 29, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1982 can also be written as 9/29/1982 in the US and as 29/9/1982 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1982 in September 1982 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1982:

• Stephen Boss

  Stephen 'tWitch' Boss was a renowned professional dancer, choreographer, and TV personality famous for his appearances on 'So You Think You...

• Ranbir Kapoor

  Prominent Bollywood actor from the famous Kapoor family, known for critically acclaimed performances in Indian cinema.

• St. Vincent

  St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is an innovative indie rock musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her unique musical...

• Matt Giteau

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1982:

• Monty Stratton

  Famous American baseball player known for his remarkable career despite losing a leg, which did not stop him from continuing to play and...

• A. L. Lloyd

  English folk singer (b. 1908).

• René Herbst
• Mat

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on September 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1982 was Jack & Diane by John Cougar, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. John Cougar - Jack & Diane
2. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
3. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
4. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
5. Melissa Manchester - You Should Hear How She Talks About You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1982 was Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
2. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
3. Fat Larry's Band - Zoom
4. The Kids From 'Fame' - Starmaker
5. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1982 was Love Come Down by Evelyn King, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Evelyn King - Love Come Down
2. The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
3. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
4. Grandmaster Flash - The Message
5. Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:26 pm and setting at 04:01 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1982

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Someone born on September 29, 1982 is:

42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 15 days old,

or 2224 weeks

or 15568 days old,

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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

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

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