The 18th of June, 1982, fell on a Friday. Day 169 of 1982. Decade: 1980s.
37 years, 7 months and 8 days have passed since the 18th of June, 1982.
On This Date
Events that occurred on the 18th of June, 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 the 18th of June, 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.
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 the 18th of June, 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.
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.
Time Person of the Year: 1982.
"The Computer" is named as the Time Person of the Year in 1982.
Gandhi
"Gandhi" won the Academy Award for Best Picture 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.
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.
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.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 18th of June:
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
The Smurfs - Animated fantasy-comedy television series.
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends - Animated television series that ran in the early 1980s.
Only Fools and Horses - British television comedy.
Magnum, P.I. - Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.
Knots Landing - American soap opera.
Archie Bunker's Place - Sitcom starring Carroll O'Connor.
Trapper John, M.D. - Medical drama.
Hart to Hart - TV show about a couple who moonlight as detectives.
The Dukes of Hazzard - American television series.
Taxi - American sitcom starring Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito.
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about the 18th of June, 1982.
13,736 days have passed since this date.
1,186,794,000 seconds have passed since the 18th of June, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,384,593,000 times.
Since the 18th of June, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 612,385,704,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 197,799,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 102,064,284 steps. That's about 45,362 miles!
Since this date, 14,241,528 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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