May 26th, 1982, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 146 of 1982. The decade was the 1980s.
38 years, 8 months and 1 days have passed since May 26th, 1982.
On This Date
Events that occurred on May 26th, 1982:
Football: Aston Villa win the European Cup after defeating Bayern Munich 1-0.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on May 26th, 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.
Take Me Back!
The date is May 26th, 1982 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 1982 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up and the evenings are brighter than usual.
In America, the song Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, A Little Peace by Nicole is the number one hit song. Ronald Reagan is currently the President of the United States and the movie Conan the Barbarian 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.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Columbo.", "Last of the Summer Wine", "The Jeffersons" and "Dallas". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man" and "Donkey Kong". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "The Smurfs" and "Danger Mouse".
If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Easy-Bake Oven", "Dungeons & Dragons", "Hungry Hungry Hippos" and "Water Ring Toss".
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 May 26th, 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.
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.
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.
Willie Nelson - "Always on My Mind"
"Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson would go on to win a Grammy for 1982's Song of the Year.
Gandhi
"Gandhi" won the Academy Award for Best Picture 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.
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.
Falklands War
The Falklands War is occurring between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
38 years, 8 months and 1 days have passed since May 26th, 1982.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 21 of 1982.
Leap Year: 1982 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on May 26th, 1982, will be 38 years of age.
People born in 1982 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 391215600.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around May 26th, 1982:
April 30th, 1982: American music journalist Lester Bangs dies from an accidental overdose in New York City.
May 14th, 1982: Conan the Barbarian (1982) is released in movie theaters.
May 21st, 1982: The movie Annie (1982) is released in cinemas.
This date: May 26th, 1982
May 27th, 1982: FA Cup Final 1982: Tottenham Hotspur defeat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 in a replay.
May 29th, 1982: The single "Eye of the Tiger" is released by Survivor. .
June 4th, 1982: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) is released.
June 4th, 1982: The horror film Poltergeist (1982) is released in cinemas.
June 8th, 1982: The Los Angeles Lakers win the 1982 NBA Finals after they defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2.
June 11th, 1982: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is released in cinemas.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 26th, 1982?
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on May 26th, 1982 was probably conceived around the 16th of August, 1981. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 26th, 1982 is the 5th of March, 1983. (Rough Estimate).
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about May 26th, 1982.
14,126 days have passed since this date.
1,220,490,000 seconds have passed since the May 26th, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,423,905,000 times.
Since May 26th, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 629,772,840,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 203,415,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 104,962,140 steps. That's about 46,650 miles!
Since this date, 14,645,880 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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