Your place in the Universe on 1982
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Get your map!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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
The most popular movie and box office hit was Tenebre by Dario Argento
Someone born in 1982 is 43 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1982 was the Year of the Dog.
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