What happened on Sunday May 30, 1982?

About May 30th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: Spain officially became the 16th member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking a significant geopolitical shift during the Cold War era. This strategic move aligned Spain more closely with Western powers and represented an important step in Spain's post-Franco international integration.
  • Day of the week: May 30th, 1982 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #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 30, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 30, 1982:

  • Spain Joins NATO During Cold War Spain officially became the 16th member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking a significant geopolitical shift during the Cold War era. This strategic move aligned Spain more closely with Western powers and represented an important step in Spain's post-Franco international integration.
  • Gordon Johncock Wins Dramatic Indianapolis 500 In a thrilling Indianapolis 500 race, Gordon Johncock secured his second victory in a nail-biting finish, narrowly defeating Rick Mears by just 0.16 seconds. This margin represented the closest finish in the race's history at that time, creating an unforgettable moment in motorsport.
  • Sandra Spuzich Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Sandra Spuzich emerged victorious at the Corning Golf Classic, adding another achievement to her LPGA career.
  • Broadway Musical Closes After Short Run The musical 'Do Black Patent Leather Shoes...' concluded its brief Broadway run at the Alvin Theater in New York City after only 5 performances, indicating a challenging reception from audiences or critics.

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May 30, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 30, 1982?


May 30, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 150th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1982 can also be written as 5/30/1982 in the US and as 30/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 30, 1982?


Famous people born on May 30, 1982:

  • Ana Beatriz Barros

    Brazilian fashion model who has worked with major international brands and appeared in numerous high-profile fashion campaigns.

  • James Simpson-Daniel

    English professional rugby player known for his significant contributions to the sport.

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May 30, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 30, 1982:

  • Albert Norden

    Albert Norden was a prominent German journalist and politician who was active during the mid-20th century, particularly in East Germany.

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May 30, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 30, 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 30, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 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 30, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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May 30, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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May 30, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 30, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 02:38 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 30, 1982?


Someone born on May 30, 1982 is:

42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 14 days old,

or 2241 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15690 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1982?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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