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May 12, 1982

May 12, 1982, was a Wednesday. It was 42 years, 6 months, and 24 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on May 12, 1982?

  • A Spanish Traditionalist Catholic priest named Juan María Fernández y Krohn attempts to attack Pope John Paul II with a bayonet in Fátima, Portugal.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 12, 1982:

  • United States: "Chariots Of Fire" by Vangelis
  • United Kingdom: "Ebony And Ivory" by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 12, 1982

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Chariots Of Fire - Titles - Vangelis
  • Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder
  • I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
  • Don't Talk To Strangers - Rick Springfield
  • Freeze-frame - The J. Geils Band
Play the top songs from 1982
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1982. Take a trip back to the days of TOTO, the Pointer Sisters, Paul McCartney, Duran Duran and Survivor.
Porky's

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Porky's" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 15,548 days ago. Approximately 518 months have passed. It was the 132nd day of 1982, in week 19. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 42 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 173 seasons of weather since this date.

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Take me back to May 12, 1982

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, May 12, 1982. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1982 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Chariots Of Fire" by Vangelis is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ebony And Ivory" by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Porky's is at the top of the box office.

Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are 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 1970s 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 Peter Maivia, Grace Kelly, Dominique Dunne, and Karen Carpenter would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "M*A*S*H", "Laverne & Shirley", "Three's Company", and "Hart to Hart". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lunar Lander", "Asteroids", "Pac-Man", and "Missile Command".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Sesame Street", "Mork & Mindy", and "Thundarr the Barbarian". Popular toys at the moment include the Atari 2600, Water Ring Toss, Screwball Scramble, and Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 12, 1982, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1982 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 12, 1982 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 12, 1982.

  • The Falklands War.

    The Falklands War

    The Falklands War was being fought between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
  • 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

    Wearing leg warmers was a popular fad during this period. 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

    VCRs started to become a popular household item during the first half of the 1980s. However, they were still very costly. 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.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    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 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

    The Rubik's Cube became a craze in 1981 and 1982. 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 1980s 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. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet, and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • The Atari 2600.

    The Atari 2600

    The Atari 2600 was the dominant video game system.
  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman

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

    Wallpaper

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

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 12, 1982.

  • April 15, 1982: English actor Arthur Lowe dies from a stroke at the age of 66.
  • April 26, 1982: A former police officer kills 57 people in a shooting spree in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
  • April 30, 1982: American music journalist Lester Bangs dies from an accidental overdose in New York City.
  • May 10, 1982: Toto release their single "Africa".
  • This date: May 12, 1982
  • May 14, 1982:
    • Conan the Barbarian (1982) is released in movie theaters.
    • English ska group Madness release their single "House of Fun".
  • May 21, 1982: The movie Annie (1982) is released in cinemas.
  • May 26, 1982: Football: Aston Villa win the European Cup after defeating Bayern Munich 1-0.
  • May 27, 1982: FA Cup Final 1982: Tottenham Hotspur defeat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 in a replay.
  • May 29, 1982: The single "Eye of the Tiger" is released by Survivor.
  • May 30, 1982: Spain officially joins NATO.
  • June 4, 1982:
    • Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) is released.
    • The horror film Poltergeist (1982) is released in cinemas.
  • June 6, 1982: The Lebanon War begins after Israeli forces launch a three-pronged invasion of southern Lebanon.
  • June 7, 1982: Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion is opened to the public.
  • June 8, 1982: The Los Angeles Lakers win the 1982 NBA Finals after they defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2.
  • June 11, 1982:
    • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is released in cinemas.
    • The film Grease 2 (1982) is released.
    • Boxing: Larry Holmes wins the WBC Heavyweight Championship after defeating Gerry Cooney in the 13th round.

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

TV series on May 12, 1982

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 12, 1982:

TV shows from May 1982.

Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Dynasty
Dynasty
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place
Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life

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 May 12, 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
Postman Pat
Postman Pat

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1982

Toys and games that were popular 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
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
Intellivision (games console)
Intellivision (games console)
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 1982.

Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders

Were you born on May 12, 1982?

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 May 12, 1988, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 12.

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

Historical figure Deceased
Born on May 12, 1820
She was not alive on this date.

George Carlin

George Carlin

Stand-up comedian Deceased
Born on May 12, 1937
He turned 45 on this day in 1982.

Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk

Skateboarder
Born on May 12, 1968
He turned 14 on this day in 1982.

Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu

Rugby player Deceased
Born on May 12, 1975
He turned 7 on this day in 1982.

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak

UK Prime Minister
Born on May 12, 1980
He turned 2 on this day in 1982.

Rami Malek

Rami Malek

Actor
Born on May 12, 1981
He turned 1 on this day in 1982.

Marcelo

Marcelo

Brazilian soccer player
Born on May 12, 1988
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Etika

Etika

American YouTuber Deceased
Born on May 12, 1990
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.

Sawyer Sweeten

Sawyer Sweeten

Child actor Deceased
Born on May 12, 1995
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 12, 1982.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 12, 1982 was most likely conceived around August 19, 1981.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 12, 1982 is close to February 2, 1983.

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Stats for May 12, 1982

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 12, 1982:

  • 15,548 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,221 weeks have passed.
  • 1,343,350,800 seconds have passed since May 12, 1982.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,567,242,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 693,169,012,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 223,891,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 115,528,169 steps. That's roughly 51,346 miles.
  • 16,120,210 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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