The 21st of May, 1982, fell on a Friday. Day 141 of 1982. Decade: 1980s.
On This Date
Events that occurred on the 21st of May, 1982:
The movie Annie (1982) is released in cinemas.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 21st of May, 1982:
United States: Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
United Kingdom: A Little Peace - Nicole
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Conan the Barbarian" was at the top of the box office on this date.
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 21st of May, 1982.
Early 1980s fashion.
The early 80s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants and embroidered jeans were all popular during this period. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
Iran-Iraq War
Between the 22nd of September, 1980, and the 20th of August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
Time Person of the Year: 1982.
"The Computer" is named as the Time Person of the Year in 1982.
1982 in movies.
Movies released in 1982 included E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Tootsie, An Officer and a Gentleman, Rocky III, Porky's, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, 48 Hrs., Poltergeist, Annie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Blade Runner, Rambo: First Blood, Conan the Barbarian and The Thing.
1982 in music.
Popular music artists in 1982 included Olivia Newton-John, Survivor, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, The J. Geils Band, The Human League and John Cougar.
Falklands War
The Falklands War is occurring between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 21st of May:
21st of May, 1999: Notting Hill (1999), starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, is released in movie theaters.
21st of May, 1999: The single "Sweet Like Chocolate" is released by Shanks & Bigfoot.
21st of May, 2008: The 2008 UEFA Champions League Final is held between Manchester United and Chelsea. Manchester United win on penalties.
21st of May, 2009: The Black Eyed Peas release their song "I Gotta Feeling".
21st of May, 2010: Shrek Forever After (2010) is released in movie theaters.
Television
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
The Smurfs - Animated fantasy-comedy television series.
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends - Animated television series that ran in the early 1980s.
Only Fools and Horses - British television comedy.
Magnum, P.I. - Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.
Knots Landing - American soap opera.
Archie Bunker's Place - Sitcom starring Carroll O'Connor.
Trapper John, M.D. - Medical drama.
Hart to Hart - TV show about a couple who moonlight as detectives.
The Dukes of Hazzard - American television series.
Mork & Mindy - Comedy TV show about an alien called Mork. Starring Robin Williams.
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about the 21st of May, 1982.
13,663 days have passed since this date.
1,180,483,200 seconds have passed since the 21st of May, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,377,230,400 times.
Since the 21st of May, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 609,129,331,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 196,747,200 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 101,521,555 steps. That's about 45,121 miles!
Since this date, 14,165,798 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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