Sunday May 23, 1982: on this day

May 23, 1982 was the 143rd day of the year 1982, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1982, who was born and died on May 23, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. Rocky III, directed by Sylvester Stallone), 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 23rd, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1982?


May 23, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1982 can also be written as 5/23/1982 in the US and as 23/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1982:

  • Cathy morse wins lpga chrysler-plymouth charity golf classic.
  • Bbc warns britain will bomb argentina.
  • Pope john paul ii declares "peerke" donders divine.
  • Colin wilson rides a surfboard 294 miles.
  • Falklands war: hms ''antelope'' is lost
  • Iranian troops retake khorramshahr.
  • Kgb head yuri andropov is appointed to the secretariat of the communist party of the soviet union.

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May 23, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 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 23rd, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:04 am and setting at 10:09 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 23, 1982?


Famous people born on May 23, 1982:

  • Rochelle Pangilinan

    Rochelle pangilinan is a filipino actress, dancer, and singer known for her work in the entertainment industry.

  • Cyrill Gloor

    Swiss footballer.

  • Malene Mortensen

    Danish singer.

  • Apolo Ohno

    Athlete.

  • Candide Thovex

    Athlete.

  • Tristan Prettyman

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Odessa Rae
  • Sanchai Ratiwatana
  • Nikolaj Vladimirovič Tichonov
  • Stevica Ristić
  • Endrit Vrapi
  • Emanuele D'Anna
  • Andrea Delogu
  • Ali Diab
  • Remon van de Hare
  • Pelin Çelik
  • Adil Shamasdin

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 10 months old,

or 502 months and 5 days old,

or 2183 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15285 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1982?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1982.

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May 23, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1982:

  • Felice Gasperi
  • Louis Gérardin
  • Enzo Emilio Galbiati
  • Salesio Schiavi
  • Vincenzo Baldazzi
  • Karl Fochler

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1982:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1982:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1982:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ebony And Ivory
  2. - Don't Talk To Strangers
  3. - I've Never Been To Me
  4. - 867-5309/Jenny
  5. - The Other Woman

May 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. 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 23, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1982 was It's Gonna Take A Miracle by Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 23, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 23, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rocky III

Rocky III

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Country: United States of America

The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Caleb Deschanel

Starring: Raul Julia, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

Badle Ki Aag

Badle Ki Aag

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Rajkumar Kohli

Starring: Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Reena Roy

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

May 23, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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

Reinikainen

Reinikainen

Release year: 1982

May 23, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Invisible Bankers by Andrew Tobias

The Invisible Bankers

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North And South by John Jakes

North And South

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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

The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving

The Hotel New Hampshire

By:

"The first illusion of my father was that bears could live with human beings. The second was that humans could survive living in hotels."

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.

The Fate Of The Earth by Jonathan Schell

The Fate Of The Earth

By:

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

May 23, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 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

The Pit

The Pit

Platform: Arcade Commodore 64

Genre: Action/strategy

Publisher: Taito (JPN) Centuri (US)

Bachelor Party

Bachelor Party

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Adult

Publisher: Mystique

Adventures of Tron

Adventures of Tron

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

Air Raiders

Air Raiders

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on May 23, 1982?

On May 23, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1982?

On May 23, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1982?

On May 23, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 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.

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