May 26th, 1982, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 146 of 1982. The decade was the 1980s.
38 years, 3 months and 26 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. 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. 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 "The Jeffersons", "Three's Company", "Hart to Hart" and "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", "Asteroids" and "Galaxian". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" and "Mork & Mindy".
Popular toys include the likes of "Dungeons & Dragons", "Lego Technic", "Water Ring Toss" and "Intellivision (games console)".
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.
Falklands War
The Falklands War is occurring between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
38 years, 3 months and 26 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.
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 on May 26th, 1982.
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).
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Donkey Kong - Arcade game released by Nintendo.
Missile Command - Arcade game developed by Atari.
Pac-Man - Maze arcade game.
Galaxian - Fixed shooter arcade game.
Asteroids - Space-themed shooter arcade game.
Lunar Lander - In which the player controls a lunar landing module.
Space Invaders - Shooter arcade game.
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about May 26th, 1982.
13,998 days have passed since this date.
1,209,427,200 seconds have passed since the May 26th, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,410,998,400 times.
Since May 26th, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 624,064,435,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 201,571,200 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 104,010,739 steps. That's about 46,227 miles!
Since this date, 14,513,126 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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