What happened on Wednesday March 31, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1982:

• U.S. Gold Commission Recommends Gold Bullion Coins The U.S. Gold Commission submitted a comprehensive 227-page report to Congress, recommending that the Treasury issue new gold bullion coins, which would later become known as American Eagle gold coins. This recommendation was significant for the potential revival of gold coinage in the United States.
• Doobie Brothers Disband The iconic American rock group The Doobie Brothers officially split up on this date, marking the end of a significant era in 1970s and early 1980s rock music. The band had been influential in the soft rock and blues rock genres throughout the 1970s.
• Major Oil Spill in Louisiana The Arkas tanker experienced a significant environmental disaster at Montz, Louisiana, spilling approximately 1.47 million gallons of oil. This incident highlighted ongoing challenges with maritime transportation and environmental protection.
• NBA Players Association Reaches Landmark Agreement The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its Players Association negotiated a groundbreaking 4-year agreement, establishing a 53% revenue-sharing plan and implementing minimum and maximum payroll structures. This agreement was crucial in professionalizing player compensation.

Events in 1982

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

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1982

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1982

March 31, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 90th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1982 can also be written as 3/31/1982 in the US and as 31/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1982 in March 1982 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1982:

• Brian Tyree Henry

  Acclaimed American actor known for roles in 'Atlanta', 'If Beale Street Could Talk', and Marvel's 'Eternals'.

• Ambroise Michel
• Judi Shekoni
• David Poisson (alpine skier)
• Chloé Zhao

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
4. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
5. Olivia Newton-John - Make A Move On Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1982 was My Camera Never Lies by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Bucks Fizz - My Camera Never Lies
2. Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
3. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
4. Chas & Dave - Ain't No Pleasing You
5. Imagination - Just An Illusion

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
3. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
4. Junior - Mama Used To Say
5. Lakeside - I Want To Hold Your Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:12 am and setting at 01:32 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1982

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Someone born on March 31, 1982 is:

43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 14 days old,

or 2250 weeks

or 15750 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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