What happened on Saturday December 18, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1982:

• R&B Number 1 Hit: 'Sexual Healing' Marvin Gaye's iconic R&B track 'Sexual Healing' was the number 1 R&B song, showcasing the artist's significant influence on the music genre during this period.
• Space Shuttle Challenger Engine Test NASA conducted a flight readiness firing test of the Space Shuttle Challenger's main engines, which lasted 20 seconds. This test was part of the pre-flight preparation process to ensure the spacecraft's engine performance and reliability.
• US Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Maneater' 'Maneater' by the pop duo Daryl Hall & John Oates topped the US music charts on this date, representing the popular music landscape of the early 1980s.
• UK Number 1 Hit: 'Save Your Love' 'Save Your Love' by Renee & Renato was the top song in the United Kingdom on this date, reflecting the music trends of the time.
• Death of Raymond Emery, New Zealand Cricket Player Raymond Emery, a New Zealand cricket player who participated in two Test matches against the West Indies in 1952, scoring 46 runs and taking two wickets, passed away on this date.

Events in 1982

December 18, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1982

December 18, 1982: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Los Angeles Rams - Los Angeles Raiders : 31 - 37
• New York Jets - Miami Dolphins : 19 - 20

December 18, 1982 was a Saturday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1982 can also be written as 12/18/1982 in the US and as 18/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people died on December 18, 1982:

• Harry Glantz
• Hans Hahn

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Laura Branigan - Gloria
4. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
5. Lionel Richie - Truly

December 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
2. The Jam - Beat Surrender
3. The Human League - Mirror Man
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP

December 18, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Prince - 1999
5. Diana Ross - Muscles

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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December 18, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:47 am and setting at 08:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1982

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Someone born on December 18, 1982 is:

42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 19 days old,

or 2211 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15481 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 18, 1982.

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