What happened on Monday December 20, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1982:

• First Permanent Artificial Heart Implantation On December 20, 1982, a groundbreaking medical procedure took place at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. William De Vries successfully implanted the first permanent artificial heart into 61-year-old patient Barney C. Clark. At the time of the operation, Clark was critically ill and near death. Following the revolutionary surgery, he survived for 112 days with the artificial heart, marking a significant milestone in medical technology and cardiac treatment.
• Super Bowl XX Location Announcement The Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans was officially awarded the hosting rights for Super Bowl XX, a major event in professional American football.
• David Wright Birth David Wright was born, who would later become a notable third baseman for the New York Mets baseball team.

Events in 1982

December 20, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1982

December 20, 1982: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cincinnati Bengals - San Diego Chargers : 34 - 50

December 20, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 354th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1982 can also be written as 12/20/1982 in the US and as 20/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1982:

• David Cook

  American singer and winner of the seventh season of American Idol, known for his rock-pop style and successful music career.

• Keny Arkana

  French rapper and singer known for her socially conscious and politically engaged music.

• David Wright (baseball)

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1982:

• Arthur Rubinstein

  Polish-american pianist and composer (b. 1887).

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
4. Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
5. Laura Branigan - Gloria

December 20, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

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 20, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Prince - 1999
5. Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:58 am and setting at 10:21 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 20, 1982

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Someone born on December 20, 1982 is:

42 years 6 months old,

or 510 months and 18 days old,

or 2220 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15541 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1982?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1982.

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