Friday December 31, 1982: on this day

December 31, 1982 was the 365th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 31, 1982 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1982, who was born and died on December 31, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Notturno, directed by Giorgio Bontempi), TV series (e.g. Treasure Hunt) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1982?


December 31, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 365th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1982 can also be written as 12/31/1982 in the US and as 31/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

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December 31, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1982:

  • Tv soap doctors ends 19 year run
  • Cbs mystery theater final episode on radio after eight years.
  • Nbc radio cancels almost all of its network daily features.

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December 31, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1982 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:08 pm and setting at 09:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1983.

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Who was born on December 31, 1982?


Famous people born on December 31, 1982:

  • The Rocket Summer

    American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer.

  • Julio DePaula

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Craig Gordon

    Scottish footballer.

  • Luke Schenscher

    Australian basketball player.

  • Joseph Luckinbill

    American notable family, the son and daughter of lucie arnez and larry luckinbill.

  • Deniz Çakır

    Turkish actress.

  • Kristin Kreuk

    Actress.

  • Bryce Avary

    The rocket summer, american musician.

  • Kikkan Randall
  • C.J. Wallace
  • Francisco Bosch
  • Rafael Ledesma
  • Veronica Marchi
  • Rino Alaimo
  • Luca Avagliano
  • Pape Mamadou Diouf
  • Jesse Huerta

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 29 days old,

or 2152 weeks

or 15064 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 1982.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1982?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1982.

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December 31, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1982:

  • Lauryl Sulfate

    Lauryl Sulfate is a widely used anionic surfactant in personal care products.

  • Salahuddin Haidar

    Salahuddin Haidar was a renowned Urdu poet from India, known for his lyrical and introspective poems.

  • Armias Alexandrovich

    Armias Alexandrovich was a Soviet mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

  • Melquiades Álvarez

    Melquiades Álvarez was a Spanish soccer player who played as a midfielder in the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Dagny Taggart

    Fictional character from Ayn Rand's novel 'Atlas Shrugged'.

  • Pierre Mirault

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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December 31, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1982:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maneater youtube
  2. - Mickey youtube
  3. - The Girl Is Mine
  4. - Dirty Laundry
  5. - Gloria

December 31, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1982 was You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Can't Hurry Love
  2. - The Land Of Make Believe
  3. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  4. - Down Under
  5. - Get Down On It

December 31, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sexual Healing
  2. - Truly youtube
  3. - The Girl Is Mine
  4. - 1999
  5. - Put It In A Magazine

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December 31, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

Gian Burrasca

Gian Burrasca

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Pier Francesco Pingitore

Starring: Mario Carotenuto, Marisa Merlini, Alvaro Vitali, Clara Colosimo, Gigi Reder, Gianfranco Barra, Enzo Robutti, Gisella Sofio, Toni Ucci, Diana Dei, Dino Emanuelli, Luca Sportelli

Country: Italy

Midnight

Midnight

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John A. Russo

Starring: Melanie Verlin, Lawrence Tierney, John Hall, Charles Jackson

Kiss Me Goodbye

Kiss Me Goodbye

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Sally Field, James Caan, Jeff Bridges, Paul Dooley

Bingo Bongo

Bingo Bongo

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Pasquale Festa Campanile

Starring: Adriano Celentano, Carole Bouquet, Felice Andreasi, Enzo Robutti

Country: Italy

December 31, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 1982 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Nature

Nature

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page

Country: United States of America

The Spanish Civil War

The Spanish Civil War

Release year: 1982

No Problem!

No Problem!

Release year: 1982

Starring: Chris Tummings, Malcolm Frederick, Judith Jacob, Janet Kay

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 31, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

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Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

By:

Millions of managers from Fortune 500 companies and small business nationwide have used The One Minute Manager's methods for more than 20 years. This has helped them increase their productivity, job satisfaction, personal and professional relationships, and in turn, increased …

When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

By:

Harold Kushner's 3-year-old son was diagnosed by a degenerative condition and told he would not live to his teens. This left him with one of the most difficult questions in life:

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

By:

Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Pearson, Durk, and Sandy Shaw

Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia

Living, Loving & Learning

By:

Living Loving and Learning is a charming collection of Leo Buscaglia’s entertaining and informative lectures that were given worldwide between 1970-1981. While some of these lectures have been published in magazines and books, this collection is the complete one.

December 31, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lost Luggage

Lost Luggage

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Games by Apollo

Mr. F. Lea

Mr. F. Lea

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Chopper Command

Chopper Command

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Activision

Atlantis

Atlantis

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Arcade game

Publisher: Imagic

Air Raiders

Air Raiders

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on December 31, 1982?

On December 31, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1982?

On December 31, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1982?

On December 31, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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history

What happened in 1982?

1982 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Canada Constitution Act replaces British North America Act
  • In accordance with Camp David, Israel completes Sinai withdrawal
  • Yanks fire manager Bob Lemon and replaces him with Gene Michael

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What was the calendar for December 1982?

December 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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