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May 05, 1982 was the 125th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 05, 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 May 05, 1982, who was born and died on May 05, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Chariots Of Fire - Titles by Vangelis), movies (e.g. The Return of Martin Guerre, directed by Daniel Vigne), TV series (e.g. Los Gozos Y Las Sombras) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 05, 1982?
- May 05, 1982: What happened on that day?
- May 05, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 05, 1982?
- May 05, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 05, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 05, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 05, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 05, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 05, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 05, 1982?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1982?
- Who was the Pope on May 05, 1982?
What day of the week was May 05, 1982?
May 05, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 05, 1982 can also be written as 5/5/1982 in the US and as 5/5/1982 in UK and Europe.
May 05, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 1982:
- A unabomber bomb explodes in the computer science department at vanderbilt university; secretary janet smith is injured.
May 05, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 05, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 05, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 1982 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 May 05, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:38 pm and setting at 05:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1982.
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Who was born on May 05, 1982?
Famous people born on May 05, 1982:
- Vanessa Bryant
Vanessa bryant is a well-known family member who gained fame as the wife of basketball legend kobe bryant.
- Krisna Poonia
Indian discus thrower who represented India in international competitions.
- Andriy Khlivnyuk
Andriy Khlivnyuk is a Ukrainian singer and the lead vocalist of the Ukrainian folk punk band Boombox.
- Yacob Endale
Yacob Endale is an Ethiopian entrepreneur and the founder of Shega, a leading e-commerce platform in Ethiopia.
- Tehillah Pillay
Tehillah Pillay is a South African poet who has published several collections of poetry.
- Yancarlos Gómez
Yancarlos Gómez is a Colombian sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations.
- Menaal Raza
Menaal Raza is a Pakistani short story writer known for her vivid and poignant narratives.
- Yamel Nguyen
Yamel Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American poet whose poetry explores themes of displacement, memory, and the immigrant experience.
- Jarrod Bleijie
Australian politician who served as the Attorney-General of Queensland.
- Paul Granger
Paul Granger was a talented basketball player known for his scoring ability.
- Burak Yeter
Dutch-Turkish music producer known for hits like 'Tuesday.
- Subin Bhattarai
Nepali author known for his bestselling novels.
- Corey Parker
Australian rugby league footballer.
- Wouter D'Haene
Belgian flatwater-canoeist.
- Randall Gay
American football player.
- Ferrie Bodde
Dutch footballer.
- Jay Bothroyd
English footballer.
- Jana Mrazkova
- Enrico Rossi
Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:
![Michael Palin]()
Michael PalinBritish actor, comedian, and writer.
![Chris Brown]()
Chris BrownAmerican actor, singer, and dancer.
![Henry Cavill]()
Henry CavillBritish actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.
![Virginie Efira]()
Virginie EfiraBelgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.
![Vincent Kartheiser]()
Vincent KartheiserVincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.
![Tyrone Power]()
Tyrone PowerAmerican actor of third generation.
![Will Arnett]()
Will ArnettWill arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.
![John Rhys-Davies]()
John Rhys-DaviesJohn rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.
![Danielle Fishel]()
Danielle FishelDanielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.
![Lance Henriksen]()
Lance HenriksenLance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.
May 05, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 41 years 11 months old,
or 503 months and 19 days old,
or 2190 weeks
or 15330 days old,
if you were born on May 05, 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 May 05, 1982?
There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 05, 1982.
May 05, 1982: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 1982:
- Alfredo Massari
- Cal Tjader
- Irmgard Keun
- Giorgio Vale
What famous deaths happened on May 5th?
Famous deaths on May 5th:
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Dana Wynter]()
Dana WynterActress german-english (d. 2011).
![Albert Dekker]()
Albert DekkerDeaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.
![Elisabeth Fraser]()
Elisabeth FraserAmerican television, film and stage actress (born 1920).
- Rudolf Schön
Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.
- Garl Kasell
Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...
- Chanceler
Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.
- Marri Shaw
Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.
- Mihail Botvinnik
Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.
May 05, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 05, 1982:
- Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
- Euthymios the Wonderworker
- Barlaam of Serpukhov
- Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
- Eulogios the Confessor
- New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
- Albania: Martyrs' Day.
- Great Martyr Irene
- Roly Poly of Georgia.
- Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).
Observances on May 05, 1982:
- Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
- World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 05, 1982:
- Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
- Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
- Saint Britto
- Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
- Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
- Saint Nicetius
- Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
- Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
- Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
May 05, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 05, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1982 was Chariots Of Fire - Titles by Vangelis, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 05, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
- Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
- Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
- The J. Geils Band - Freeze-Frame
May 05, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 05, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
- Nicole - A Little Peace
- PhD - I Won't Let You Down
- Yazoo - Only You
- Madness - House Of Fun
May 05, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1982 was If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another by Richard "Dimples" Fields, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 05, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 05, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Richard "Dimples" Fields - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
- Atlantic Starr - Circles
- Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
- Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
- Deniece Williams - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
May 05, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 05, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Return of Martin Guerre
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Daniel Vigne
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Maurice Barrier, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
The Return of the Soldier
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Alan Bridges
Starring: Julie Christie, Glenda Jackson, Ann-Margret, Alan Bates
Notturno
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi
Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani
Country: Italy
The House Where Evil Dwells
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Kevin Connor
Starring: Edward Albert, Susan George, Doug McClure, Amy Barrett
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
May 05, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 05, 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:
Los gozos y las sombras
Release year: 1982
Starring: Eusebio Poncela, Carlos Larrañaga, Charo López, Rafael Alonso
Country: Spain
Middletown
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Brian Kirk
Flashback
Release year: 1982
Directed by: Franco Amurri
Schwarz Rot Gold
Release year: 1982
Starring: Uwe Friedrichsen, Edgar Bessen, George Meyer-Goll, Siegfried Kernen
May 05, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 05, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
At Dawn We Slept
By: Gordon W. Prange
The first wave of Japanese warplanes attacked the United States at 7:53 AM, December 7, 1941. This rocked America's national consciousness, confidence, and morale.
A Green Desire
By: Anton Myrer
Two brothers, as distinct as night and days: One brother, charming and ruthless buys his way into Harvard and Wall Street; the other brother stays by his mother's side.
The I Love New York Diet
By: Bess Myerson and Bill Adler
It is safer than the FAD diet, and works better. Recommendation by top drs.
The Hotel New Hampshire
By: John Irving
"The first illusion of my father was that bears could live with human beings. The second was that humans could survive living in hotels."
May 05, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 05, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Pepper II
Attack at EP-CYG-4
Reactor
Sea Dragon
Slime
Who was the US President on May 05, 1982?
On May 05, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1982?
On May 05, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 05, 1982?
On May 05, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 5th?
May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. 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 May 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
- 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
- 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.
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 May 1982?
May 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
