July 31st, 1982

July 31st, 1982, fell on a Saturday. It was day 212 of 1982. The decade was the 1980s.

38 years, 7 months and 1 days have passed since July 31st, 1982.

On This Date

Events that occurred on July 31st, 1982:

46 children die in a highway accident in Beaune, France.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 31st, 1982:

United States: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
United Kingdom: Fame - Irene Cara

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 July 31st, 1982 and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.

It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Fame by Irene Cara 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. 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", "Hart to Hart" and "Only Fools and Horses". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", "Galaxian" and "Donkey Kong".

Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Diff'rent Strokes", "Cockleshell Bay" and "The Smurfs". Popular toys include the likes of "Big Jim (action figure)", "Magna Doodle", "Lego Technic" and "Big wheel (tricycle)".

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 July 31st, 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.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

This date fell on a weekend.
38 years, 7 months and 1 days have passed since July 31st, 1982.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 30 of 1982.
Leap Year: 1982 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on July 31st, 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 396918000.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around July 31st, 1982:

July 4th, 1982: Terry Higgins becomes the first person to die of AIDS in the United Kingdom.
July 9th, 1982: The sci-fi movie TRON (1982) is released in cinemas.
July 9th, 1982: Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Kenner, Louisiana, killing 154 people.
July 11th, 1982: Italy win the World Cup after defeating West Germany 3-1.
July 24th, 1982: The Rolling Stones headline at Slane.
July 27th, 1982: The term AIDS is officially coined, replacing the previous acronym of GRIDS (gay-related immune deficiency).
July 30th, 1982: Labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa is declared dead after being missing for seven years.
This date: July 31st, 1982
August 12th, 1982: A debt crisis begins in Latin America when Mexico announces that it is unable to pay its foreign debt.
August 26th, 1982: Soccer: Liverpool manager Bob Paisley announces that he will be leaving at the end of the season.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 31st, 1982, will have the star sign Leo.
However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Cancer.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1982 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
Native American Zodiac: July 31st, 1982 falls under the Salmon.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.

Television Shows

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.
Trapper John, M.D. - Medical drama.
Archie Bunker's Place - Sitcom starring Carroll O'Connor.
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.
Dallas - Soap opera.
The Love Boat - Television series that was set on a cruise ship. Starring Gavin MacLeod as Captain Merrill Stubing.

1982 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1982.

Danger Mouse
The Smurfs
Cockleshell Bay
Diff'rent Strokes
Happy Days
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Sesame Street
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
The Bugs Bunny Show
Captain Kangaroo

1982 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1982:

Masters of the Universe (figures)
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Big wheel (tricycle)
Intellivision (games console)
Rubik's Cube
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
Cabbage Patch Kids
Speak & Spell
Simon (memory game)
Water Ring Toss
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Atari 2600
Lego Technic
Dungeons & Dragons
Magna Doodle
Big Jim (action figure)
Lite-Brite
Easy-Bake Oven

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.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 31st of July:

July 31st, 1962: Wesley Snipes: Actor.
July 31st, 1965: J. K. Rowling: Author.
July 31st, 1994: Lil Uzi Vert: Rapper.

US President

Who was the US President on July 31st, 1982?

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 31st, 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 July 31st, 1982 was probably conceived around the 21st of October, 1981. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 31st, 1982 is the 10th of May, 1983. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about July 31st, 1982.

14,093 days have passed since this date.
1,217,638,800 seconds have passed since the July 31st, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,420,578,600 times.
Since July 31st, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 628,301,620,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 202,939,800 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 104,716,937 steps. That's about 46,541 miles!
Since this date, 14,611,666 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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