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March 3rd, 1982.

March 3rd, 1982, was a Wednesday. It was day 62 of 1982. The decade was the Eighties.

41 years and 23 days have passed since March 3rd, 1982.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Birthdays

Born on March 3rd, 1982.

People who were born on this exact date.

Song charts

Music charts.

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on March 3rd, 1982.

  • United States: Centerfold - J. Geils Band
  • United Kingdom: A Town Called Malice / Precious - Jam

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 3rd, 1982.

These were the top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
  • Open Arms - Journey
  • I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) - Daryl Hall John Oates
  • Shake It Up - The Cars
  • That Girl - Stevie Wonder
Play the top singles from the year 1982.
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On Golden Pond

Top movie at the Box Office.

The movie "On Golden Pond" was at the top of the Box Office on March 3rd, 1982.

Take me back to March 3rd, 1982!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is March 3rd, 1982, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Spring has started to creep in and the days are beginning to get longer.

In America, the song Centerfold by J. Geils Band is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, A Town Called Malice / Precious by Jam is the number one hit song. Ronald Reagan is currently the President of the United States, and the movie On Golden Pond is at the top of the Box Office.

In the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher is the current Prime Minister. In fashion, women are currently wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 70s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback. Because it's 1982, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Survivor, Men at Work, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Dexys Midnight Runners, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Belushi, Ayn Rand, Peter Maivia and Grace Kelly would all be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Two Ronnies", "WKRP in Cincinnati", "The Greatest American Hero" and "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man" and "Missile Command".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Sesame Street", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "The New Adventures of Flash Gordon" and "Danger Mouse". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Lite-Brite, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine and Space Lego.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on March 3rd, 1982.

  • Wayne Williams is found guilty.

    Wayne Williams is found guilty.

    At the end of February, 1982, serial killer Wayne Williams was found guilty for his role in the Atlanta murders of 1979-81.

  • 1982 in music.

    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.

  • Leg warmers.

    Leg warmers.

    At this time, wearing leg warmers was a popular fad. The trend was popularized by movies such as Fame and Flashdance.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 1982?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1982?

    The best NBA players in 1982 were Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Julius Erving, George Gervin and Gus Williams.

  • VCRs are becoming popular.

    VCRs are becoming popular.

    During the first half of the 1980s, VCRs started to become a popular household item. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.

  • 1982 in movies.

    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.

  • Who were the best football players in 1982?

    Who were the best football players in 1982?

    In 1982, the best soccer players were Paolo Rossi, Alain Giresse, Zbigniew Boniek, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bruno Conti, Rinat Dasayev, Pierre Littbarski, Dino Zoff, Michel Platini and Bernd Schuster.

  • Gandhi.

    Gandhi.

    The film "Gandhi" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1982.

  • Time Person of the Year: 1982.

    Time Person of the Year: 1982.

    "The Computer" was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1982.

  • Willie Nelson - "Always on My Mind"

    Willie Nelson - "Always on My Mind"

    "Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson went on to win a Grammy for 1982's Song of the Year.

  • The Rubik's Cube.

    The Rubik's Cube.

    During 1981 and 1982, the Rubik's Cube became a craze. The toy was so popular that books on how to solve it regularly made it into the top ten selling books list.

  • Iran-Iraq War.

    Iran-Iraq War.

    Between September, 1980 and August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.

  • Early 1980s fashion.

    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.

  • The Atari 2600.

    The Atari 2600.

    During this period, the Atari 2600 was the dominant game system.

  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman.

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, portable cassette players such as the "Sony Walkman" were becoming more and more common.

  • People are using wallpaper to decorate their homes.

    People are using wallpaper to decorate their homes.

    Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Information

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

  • 41 years and 23 days have passed since March 3rd, 1982.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 09 of 1982.
  • Leap Year: 1982 was not a leap year.
  • Age: A person born on March 3rd, 1982 will be 41 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1982 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 383961600.
Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 3rd, 1982.

  • February 1st, 1982: Murder victim Tina Foglia (19) goes missing in West Islip, New York.
  • February 13th, 1982: The last episode of the British comedy series "The Goodies" is aired on television.
  • February 15th, 1982: 84 crew members die when the offshore drilling rig "Ocean Ranger" sinks during a storm.
  • February 27th, 1982: Wayne Williams is convicted for his role in the Atlanta murders of 1979-81.
  • This date: March 3rd, 1982
  • March 5th, 1982: American actor John Belushi dies from a drug overdose at the age of 33.
  • March 6th, 1982: Ayn Rand passes away.
  • March 9th, 1982: Charles Haughey becomes the new Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland.
  • March 19th, 1982: Heavy Metal guitarist Randy Rhoads dies in a plane crash in Florida.
  • March 25th, 1982: The first episode of the police procedural drama "Cagney & Lacey" is aired on television.
  • March 29th, 1982: Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder release the song "Ebony and Ivory".
  • April 2nd, 1982: Businessman Ken Bates purchases Chelsea for £1.
  • April 2nd, 1982: The Falklands War begins.

Personality traits.

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Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 3rd, 1982, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1982 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 3rd, 1982 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

Photos of early 1980s fashion.

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of early 1980s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1982.

Television shows that people were watching in March, 1982.

TV shows from March, 1982.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Animated television series that ran in the early 1980s.

Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
British television comedy.

The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
Comedy-drama superhero series starring William Katt as Ralph Hinkley.

Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.

Knots Landing
Knots Landing
American soap opera.

Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place
Sitcom starring Carroll O'Connor.

Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Medical drama.

Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
TV show about a couple who moonlight as detectives.

The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Sitcom about a girls boarding school in Peekskill, New York. Starring Charlotte Rae as housemother Edna Garrett.

The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
American television series.

WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
Sitcom about staff members who work at a radio station in Cincinnati.

Taxi
Taxi
American sitcom starring Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito.

Dallas
Dallas
Soap opera.

The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Starring Lou Ferrigno.

The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Television series that was set on a cruise ship. Starring Gavin MacLeod as Captain Merrill Stubing.

Chips
Chips
TV show about two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers called Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello.

Three's Company
Three's Company
Sitcom about two girls and their male room mate.

Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
TV show about a Los Angeles County medical examiner called Dr. Quincy.

Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Series about two roommates called Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney.

Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Sitcom about a police station in New York City. Starring Hal Linden as Captain Bernard "Barney" Miller.

The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
TV show about an African- American couple that have moved into an upscale high-rise building.

Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
TV show that was set in the 1870s.

Happy Days
Happy Days
TV show that is set in the 1950s / 1960s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
British sitcom about three senior citizens in the Yorkshire Dales.

M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
TV series about an American military medical unit during the Korean War.

The Two Ronnies
The Two Ronnies
British comedy sketch show starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.

Columbo
Columbo
Crime drama television series starring Peter Falk as Columbo.

Cars in 1982.

1982 saw the introduction of cars such as the Cadillac Cimarron, the Honda Jazz, the Dodge Rampage, the Toyota Camry, the Ford Sierra and the Holden Camira.

Cars in 1982.

Children TV shows

Kids' TV shows on March 3rd, 1982.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1982.

Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds

Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse

The Smurfs
The Smurfs

Thundarr the Barbarian
Thundarr the Barbarian

Cockleshell Bay
Cockleshell Bay

The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
The New Adventures of Flash Gordon

Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes

Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy

Battle of the Planets
Battle of the Planets

The All New Popeye Hour
The All New Popeye Hour

Happy Days
Happy Days

Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock!

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Sesame Street
Sesame Street

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show

Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1982.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1982.

The Lego train set
The Lego train set

Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)

Space Lego
Space Lego

Fischer Price cassette player
Fischer Price cassette player

Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Monchhichi / Chicaboo

Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube

Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Strawberry Shortcake dolls

Big wheel (tricycle)
Big wheel (tricycle)

Intellivision (games console)
Intellivision (games console)

Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine

Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble

Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids

Speak & Spell
Speak & Spell

Simon (memory game)
Simon (memory game)

Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos

Water Ring Toss
Water Ring Toss

The Atari 2600
The Atari 2600

Lego Technic
Lego Technic

Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons

Magna Doodle
Magna Doodle

Big Jim (action figure)
Big Jim (action figure)

Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite

Operation
Operation

The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in March of 1982.

Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Arcade game released by Nintendo.

Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Arcade game developed by Atari.

Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Maze arcade game.

Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Fixed shooter arcade game.

Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Space-themed shooter arcade game.

Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
In which the player controls a lunar landing module.

Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders
Shooter arcade game.

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1982.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 3rd, 1988, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 3rd.

Alexander Graham Bell

Inventor. Deceased
Born on March 3rd, 1847
He was not alive on this date.

Ronan Keating

Singer.
Born on March 3rd, 1977
He turned 5 on this day in 1982.

Michael Thomas

NFL player.
Born on March 3rd, 1993
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Antonio Rüdiger

Soccer player.
Born on March 3rd, 1993
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Camila Cabello

Singer.
Born on March 3rd, 1997
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on March 3rd, 1982.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 3rd, 1982 was most likely conceived around June 10th, 1981.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 3rd, 1982 is close to November 24th, 1982.

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Stats for March 3rd, 1982

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about March 3rd, 1982.

  • A total of 14,999 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,142 weeks have passed.
  • 1,295,910,000 seconds have passed since the March 3rd, 1982.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,511,895,000 times.
  • Since March 3rd, 1982, the Earth has travelled approximately 668,689,560,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 215,985,000 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 111,448,260 steps. That's about 49,533 miles!
  • Since this date, 15,550,920 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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