Sunday May 16, 1982: on this day

May 16, 1982 was the 136th day of the year 1982, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1982, who was born and died on May 16, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, directed by Carl Reiner), 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 16th, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1982?


May 16, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1982 can also be written as 5/16/1982 in the US and as 16/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1982:

  • Barnum closes at st. james theater nyc after 854 performances
  • Is there life after high school? closes at barrymore after 12 performances
  • Columbia moves to vandenberg afb for mating in preparation for sts-4
  • Stanley cup: new york islanders sweep vancouver canucks in 4 games
  • Kathy whitworth wins lpga lady michelob golf tournament.
  • Salvador jorge blanco wins presidential election in dominican republic.

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zodiac

May 16, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 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 May 16th, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 01:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.

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Who was born on May 16, 1982?


Famous people born on May 16, 1982:

  • Billy Crawford
    Billy Crawford

    Singer and musician from the philippines.

  • Zachrey Lowe

    Zachrey Lowe is a senior writer for ESPN, covering the NBA and writing about the business of basketball.

  • Letica Dolera

    Letica Dolera is a Spanish actress known for her roles in television series and films.

  • Dimitri Vegas

    Belgian DJ and record producer known for electronic dance music.

  • Nicole Brewer

    Nicole Brewer is a meteorologist and TV personality.

  • Łukasz Kubot

    Polish tennis player.

  • Joo Ji Hoon

    Korean actor and model.

  • Hanna Marien

    Belgian athlete.

  • Alex Breckenridge

    Actress.

  • Ju Ji-hoon

    Movie actor.

  • Angie Griffin
  • Tiya Sircar
  • Patrycja Gulak
  • Mounir Diane
  • Masaki Chūgo

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey

    Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

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May 16, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 11 months old,

or 503 months and 3 days old,

or 2187 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15314 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 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 16, 1982?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1982.

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May 16, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1982:

  • Alfonso Marotta
  • Ostilio Capaccioli

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Camala Markandaya

    Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1982:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1982:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1982:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ebony And Ivory
  2. - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
  3. - Don't Talk To Strangers
  4. - I Love Rock 'N Roll
  5. - 867-5309/Jenny

May 16, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ebony And Ivory
  2. - A Little Peace
  3. - I Won't Let You Down
  4. - Only You
  5. - House Of Fun

May 16, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1982 was It's Gonna Take A Miracle by Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
  2. - Circles
  3. - The Other Woman
  4. - Forget Me Nots
  5. - Let It Whip

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May 16, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Carl Reiner

Starring: Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd, Carl Reiner

Country: United States of America

Annie

Annie

Release year: 1982

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking

Country: United States of America

Moonlighting

Moonlighting

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jirí Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz

A Good Marriage

A Good Marriage

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Béatrice Romand, André Dussollier, Féodor Atkine, Arielle Dombasle

Britannia Hospital

Britannia Hospital

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Lindsay Anderson

Starring: Leonard Rossiter, Malcolm McDowell, Brian Pettifer, John Moffatt

May 16, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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

Los gozos y las sombras

Release year: 1982

Starring: Eusebio Poncela, Carlos Larrañaga, Charo López, Rafael Alonso

Country: Spain

Middletown

Middletown

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Brian Kirk

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Franco Amurri

Österreich II

Österreich II

Release year: 1982

May 16, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fate Of The Earth by Jonathan Schell

The Fate Of The Earth

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These two books, now combined into one volume, helped to focus national attention in 1980s on the movement towards a nuclear freeze.

Twice Shy by Dick Francis

Twice Shy

By:

Jonathan Derry gets a computerized horse-betting system. Unless he returns it, his chances of survival are slim.

A Mother And Two Daughters by Gail Godwin

A Mother And Two Daughters

By:

"A large, entertaining novel... Rich in character, place and humanity...Gail Godwin a great writer. "THE BOSTON GLOBE" The family of Leonard Strickland, a beloved Southern gentleman, father and husband, has lost their son.

Public Smiles, Private Tears by Helen Van Slyke with James Elward

Public Smiles, Private Tears

By:

London published Fiction

Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia

Living, Loving & Learning

By:

Living Loving and Learning is a charming collection of Leo Buscaglia’s entertaining and informative lectures that were given worldwide between 1970-1981. While some of these lectures have been published in magazines and books, this collection is the complete one.

May 16, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dig Dug

Dig Dug

Platform: Arcade, Other

Genre: Maze

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Atari, Inc.

Black Widow

Black Widow

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Multidirectional shooter

Publisher: Atari

Pitfall!

Pitfall!

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, NES Version 0.83 (Homebrew), ColecoVision, MSX, Commodore 64, Intellivision, Apple II, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Windows Mobile, iOS, Android

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Activision

Kangaroo

Kangaroo

Platform: Arcade (original) Atari 8-bit Atari 2600 Atari 5200

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sun Electronics, Atari

Astro Chase

Astro Chase

Platform: Arcade, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: First Star Software

history

Who was the US President on May 16, 1982?

On May 16, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1982?

On May 16, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1982?

On May 16, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

history

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.

Discover how May 1982 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 16, 1982