What happened on Saturday July 31, 1982?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1982:

• Soviet Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test on July 31, 1982, as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons development and Cold War strategic posturing.
• Tragic Highway Accident in Beaune, France A devastating highway accident near Beaune, France, resulted in 53 fatalities, including 46 children, making it the country's worst road accident at the time. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including two buses, highlighting the tragic loss of young lives.
• Major League Baseball Record Set Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Manny Trillo set a major league record by completing an errorless streak of 479 chances, demonstrating exceptional defensive skill and consistency in professional baseball.
• Formation of American European Football Federation Finland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and France collaborated to establish the American European Football Federation (AEFF), marking a significant moment of international sports cooperation.
• Melanie Vallejo: Australian TV Actress Melanie Vallejo, an Australian television actress, was noted in the records for this date, though specific career details are not provided.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1982

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1982

July 31, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 212th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1982 can also be written as 7/31/1982 in the US and as 31/7/1982 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1982 in July 1982 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1982:

• Martin Starr

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• DeMarcus Ware

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• Anabel Medina Garrigues
• Marc Lopez
• Michael Jung

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1982:

• Severiano Goiburu
• Renato Lombardi
• Daphne Mayo

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on July 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. Toto - Rosanna
3. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Irene Cara - Fame
4. Yazoo - Don't Go
5. Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
2. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
3. Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
4. Paul Oakenfold Presents Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
5. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 02:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1982.

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Someone born on July 31, 1982 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 14 days old,

or 2232 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15628 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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

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

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