Saturday July 31, 1982: on this day

About July 31st, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: 46 kids and 7 adults die as 2 buses and several cars collide in France
  • Day of the week: July 31st, 1982 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Louis de Funès, Dean Cain
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor
  • #1 UK song: Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express
  • Popular movie: The Pirate Movie directed by Ken Annakin

More about July 31st, 1982? See below for more news and curiosities on July 31st, 1982.

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 31, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 1982:

  • 46 kids and 7 adults die as 2 buses and several cars collide in france
  • Car / bus collision near beaune, france, 53 die
  • Finland, italy, germany, austria and france form american european football federation
  • In beaune, france, 53 persons, 46 of them children, die in a highway accident (france's worst).

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

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

Dog chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Dog personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


Moon phase

88%

The moon phase on July 31, 1982 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on July 31, 1982?


Famous people born on July 31, 1982:

  • Martin Starr
    Martin Starr

    Martin starr is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows like freaks and geeks and silicon valley.

  • Lilliona Williams

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Kleber Pires

    Chemist recognized for contributions to materials science.

  • Michille Bussiere

    Chemist known for groundbreaking research in nanotechnology.

  • DeMarcus Ware

    American football player.

  • Faith Rosen

    Noted astronomer known for her discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Elodie Nowodazkij

    German writer acclaimed for her young adult novels.

  • Travon Patterson

    Travon Patterson was a talented football player known for his speed and agility.

  • Anabel Medina

    Spanish tennis player known for her successful career on the WTA Tour.

  • Anabel Medina Garrigues

    Spanish tennis player.

  • Raymond Pickard

    English actor.

  • Yvonne Strahovski

    Actress.

  • Jeff DaRosa

    American banjo player and singer (dropkick murphys, the exit).

  • Blessing Mahwire

    Zimbabwean cricketer.

  • Marc Lopez
  • Marek Sapara

Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • Dean Cain
    Dean Cain

    Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

  • Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez

    Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

  • Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo

    An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin

    American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman

    American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

  • France Nuyen
    France Nuyen

    Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

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


You are 41 years 9 months old,

or 501 months and 10 days old,

or 2179 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15259 days old,

if you were born on July 31, 1982.

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

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

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


Famous people died on July 31, 1982:

  • Michele D'Alto
  • Henk van Spaandonck
  • Franco Vegliani
  • Severiano Goiburu
  • Renato Lombardi
  • Daphne Mayo

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Laura Betti
    Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

  • Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

  • Virginia Grey
    Virginia Grey

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Anne Shelton
    Anne Shelton

    British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

  • James Rennie
    James Rennie

    Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

  • Antuane St. Exupery

    Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

  • Mohammad Rafi

    Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

  • Amadea Mozart

    Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 31st

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


Holidays on July 31, 1982:

  • St. John Columbini
  • Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
  • St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
  • St. Helen of Skofde
  • La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
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July 31, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 31, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eye Of The Tiger
  2. - Rosanna
  3. - Hurts So Good
  4. - Hold Me
  5. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come On Eileen
  2. - Eye Of The Tiger
  3. - Fame
  4. - Don't Go
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

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

The R&B music chart on July 31, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
  2. - Do I Do
  3. - I Really Don't Need No Light
  4. - Planet Rock
  5. - Early In The Morning

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

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

The Pirate Movie

The Pirate Movie

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton, Bill Kerr

Country: United States of America

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

An Officer and a Gentleman

An Officer and a Gentleman

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Winger, David Keith, Robert Loggia

Country: United States of America

Night Shift

Night Shift

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long, Gina Hecht

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Ilinden

Ilinden

Release year: 1982

Comic Roots

Comic Roots

Release year: 1982

Jane

Jane

Release year: 1982

Sin on Saturday

Sin on Saturday

Release year: 1982

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

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

Dinner At The Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler

Dinner At The Homesick Restaurant

By:

"Beautiful . . . Funny, heart-pounding, wise . . "An excellent entertainment." -The New York Times. "A book that should be joined those few that every literate individual will have to read." -The

Thy Brother'S Wife by Andrew M. Greeley

Thy Brother'S Wife

By:

Paul and Sean Cronin were shaped by their father, a multimillionaire self-made, who decided that one of his sons would become a cardinal.

Celebrity by Thomas Thompson

Celebrity

By:

Three young men are enthralled by violence after their graduation. They go on to their own.

Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Life Extension

By:

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

North And South by John Jakes

North And South

By:

The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return

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

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

Log Run

Log Run

Platform: VIC-20

Publisher: Terminal Software

Moon Patrol

Moon Patrol

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Irem Williams Electronics

River Raid

River Raid

Platform: Atari 2600, Windows, MSX

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Activision

Check Man

Check Man

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Puzzle

Publisher: Zilec-Zenitone

Phantom Slayer

Phantom Slayer

Platform: Dragon 32/64 TRS-80

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Microdeal

history

Who was the US President on July 31, 1982?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 31, 1982?

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

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What is special about July 31st?

July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of July. 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 July 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
  • 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.

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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 July 1982?

July 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 1982 calendar looked like.

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