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1982 (MCMLXXXII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1982th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1982 a year special to you? Discover what 1982 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1982, 1982 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1982, how old is someone born in 1982 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1982.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1982 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1982
- Who was the U.S. President in 1982?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1982?
- Who was the Pope in 1982?
- 1982: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1982?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1982?
- What was the most popular movie in 1982?
- What was the best selling book in 1982?
- How old is someone born in 1982?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1982?
What was 1982 known for ?
- 1982 is the year that people were excited by new technology, leading to a significant change in their buying habits.
- There was an introduction of smaller and cheaper electronic gadgets to the market such as the first CD player. It was also the beginning of a new type of industry whereby a Genetically Engineered human insulin, which is produced by bacteria, was put to use and sold for the first time.
- On the other end in Europe, there was an invasion in Falkland by Argentina, which in turn led to a serious war between Argentina and British over the Island. Consequently, British took victory in the Falkland war after a long battle. It is also the year that Israel invaded Lebanon in the famous PLO attack, and at the same time Lebanese Christian Phalangists killed hundreds of people in West Beirut in two major Palestinian refugee camps.
- 1982 also saw the death of Princes Grace at the age of 52 after sustaining serious injuries when the car she was in plunged off Mountain Road. Stephanie, her daughter, who was also in the same car suffered serious injuries but survived.
- Soviet leader, Leonid I. Brezhnev, died at the age of 75, which led to the 68-year-old Yuri V. Andropov being chosen as the successor.
- In the USA, the jury decided that President Reagans’ shooter, John W. Hinckley Jr. was not guilty of the shooting due to his insanity. Then again, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. proffered his resignation as the Secretary of State while the Equal Rights Amendment’s endorsement was failing.
- This was the year that Michael Jackson’s career was at its peak. He released the famous Thriller and it sold a record 25 million-plus copies making it history’s biggest-selling album. Contrariwise, John Belushi takes a drug overdose and dies at the age of 33. Cats, the longest running play on Broadway, also opened in 1982.
- In the health and nutrition sector, this was the year that saw the first ever implantation of a permanent artificial heart in Dr. Barney B. Clark who was 61 at the time, in Salt Lake at the University of Utah Medical Center. Britain also introduces the first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnostic machines.
- The world population in 1982 was 4,617,386,542 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 40.0% of the total population, which is roughly 1.8 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1982 was an increase of +80.3 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.77% over the previous year.The average population density in 1982 was 19 persons per square mile (or 31 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1982
Who was the U.S. President in 1982?
In 1982, Ronald Reagan (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989. During his presidency, he revitalized the economy through supply-side economics and helped end the Cold War through diplomacy with the Soviet Union.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1982?
In 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative). During her premiership, she pursued free-market reforms, privatization, and was known for her firm leadership during the Falklands War.
Who was the Pope in 1982?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1982 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
1982: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
The Computer
In 1982, The Computer was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Denoted "Machine of the Year" to herald the dawn of the Information Age.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1982?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1982, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Hurts So Good by John Cougar
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1982?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1982, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor
What was the most popular movie in 1982?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Tenebre by Dario Argento
What was the best selling book in 1982?
How old is someone born in 1982?
Someone born in 1982 is 43 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1982?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1982 was the Year of the Dog.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Dog sign.