August 8, 1982, was a Sunday. It was 42 years, 3 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 8, 1982:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "E.T." was at the top of the box office on August 8, 1982.
This date was 15,446 days ago. Approximately 515 months have passed. It was the 220th day of 1982, in week 31. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 42 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. The Earth has experienced 172 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, August 8, 1982. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1982 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor is at the top of the singles charts, while "Fame" by Irene Cara is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie E.T. is at the top of the box office.
Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are 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 1970s 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.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Grace Kelly, Dominique Dunne, Karen Carpenter, and Jobriath would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Jeffersons", "Taxi", "Trapper John, M.D.", and "The Greatest American Hero". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Asteroids", "Pac-Man", and "Donkey Kong".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The All New Popeye Hour", "Thundarr the Barbarian", and "Danger Mouse". Popular toys at the moment include Magna Doodle, Intellivision (games console), the Big Wheel (tricycle), and Monchhichi / Chicaboo.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 8, 1982.
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The following TV shows were popular in August 1982:
1982 saw the introduction of cars such as the Cadillac Cimarron, the Honda Jazz, the Dodge Rampage, the Toyota Camry, the Ford Sierra, and the Holden Camira.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1982:
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Popular video games that people were playing in August 1982.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1982.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 8, 1988, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 8.
National holidays and famous events that fall on August 8:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 8, 1982.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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