June 18th, 1982, fell on a Friday. It was day 169 of 1982. The decade was the 1980s.
38 years, 3 months and 0 days have passed since June 18th, 1982.
On This Date
Events that occurred on June 18th, 1982:
Argentine military dictator Leopoldo Galtieri resigns.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on June 18th, 1982:
United States: Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
United Kingdom: Goody Two Shoes - Adam & Ants
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "E.T." was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is June 18th, 1982 and it's a Friday. People are looking forward to the weekend. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer 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, Goody Two Shoes by Adam & Ants is the number one hit song. Ronald Reagan is currently the President of the United States and the movie E.T. 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. In Spain, the 1982 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Columbo.", "Last of the Summer Wine", "Only Fools and Horses" and "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", "Pac-Man" and "Missile Command". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Happy Days", "Cockleshell Bay" and "The Smurfs". Popular toys include the likes of "Lite-Brite", "Speak & Spell", "Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine" and "Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)".
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 June 18th, 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.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Steven Spielberg's movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" would have been showing in movie theaters at this time.
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup is taking place in Spain. The competition is won Italy after they defeat West Germany 3-1.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
38 years, 3 months and 0 days have passed since June 18th, 1982.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 24 of 1982.
Leap Year: 1982 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on June 18th, 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 393202800.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around June 18th, 1982:
May 21st, 1982: The movie Annie (1982) is released in cinemas.
May 26th, 1982: Football: Aston Villa win the European Cup after defeating Bayern Munich 1-0.
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 June 18th, 1982.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on June 18th, 1982 was probably conceived around the 8th of September, 1981. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 18th, 1982 is the 28th 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 June 18th, 1982.
13,972 days have passed since this date.
1,207,180,800 seconds have passed since the June 18th, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,408,377,600 times.
Since June 18th, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 622,905,292,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 201,196,800 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 103,817,549 steps. That's about 46,141 miles!
Since this date, 14,486,170 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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