What happened on Sunday January 31, 1982?

About January 31st, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ten Arabian oryx, a species extinct in the wild except for zoo populations, were released in Oman as part of a critical conservation effort to restore the species' natural habitat.
  • Day of the week: January 31st, 1982 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates
  • #1 UK song: The Model / Computer Love by Kraftwerk
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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January 31, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1982:

  • Arabian Oryx Reintroduction in Oman Ten Arabian oryx, a species extinct in the wild except for zoo populations, were released in Oman as part of a critical conservation effort to restore the species' natural habitat.
  • 32nd NBA All-Star Game The 32nd NBA All-Star Game was held in New Jersey, with the Eastern Conference team defeating the Western Conference team 120-118 in an exciting display of basketball talent.
  • 12th NFL Pro Bowl The 12th NFL Pro Bowl took place, with the AFC defeating the NFC 16-13 in a competitive all-star game showcasing the best players of the season.
  • Scott Hamilton Wins US Figure Skating Championship Scott Hamilton secured the U.S. Male Figure Skating Championship, further establishing his reputation as one of the most accomplished figure skaters of his era.
  • Elena Paparizou Birth Elena Paparizou, a renowned Greek-Swedish singer, was born on this date. She would later become a prominent pop artist known for her international success, particularly after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005.
  • Andreas Görlitz Birth Andreas Görlitz, a German international footballer, was born. He would go on to play professionally in Germany's top football leagues.

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January 31, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 31, 1982?


January 31, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 31st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1982 can also be written as 1/31/1982 in the US and as 31/1/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 31, 1982?


Famous people born on January 31, 1982:

  • Elena Paparizou

    Greek pop singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, known for her international music career and hit songs.

  • Allan McGregor

    Scottish international footballer, renowned goalkeeper who played for Rangers, Hull City, and the Scottish national team.

  • Yukimi Nagano

    Swedish singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the electronic band Little Dragon.

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January 31, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 25th and January 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1982 was I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

  1. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You youtube
  3. - Centerfold youtube
  4. - Physical youtube
  5. - Harden My Heart youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1982 was The Model / Computer Love by Kraftwerk, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

  1. - The Model / Computer Love youtube
  2. - A Town Called Malice / Precious youtube
  3. - Golden Brown youtube
  4. - Oh Julie youtube
  5. - Dead Ringer For Love youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1982 was I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall John Oates, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

  1. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  2. - Call Me
  3. - Turn Your Love Around youtube
  4. - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
  5. - Hit And Run
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January 31, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 31, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 12:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Feb 08, 1982.

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How old is someone born on January 31, 1982?


Someone born on January 31, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 23 days old,

or 2255 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15788 days old,

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

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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

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