August 26, 1982, was a Thursday. It was 42 years, 3 months, and 8 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
Notable events that occurred on August 26, 1982:
On August 26, 1982, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "E.T.".
This date was 15,440 days ago. Approximately 515 months have passed. It was the 238th day of 1982, in week 34. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 42 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 172 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the eighties.
It is Thursday, August 26, 1982. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. The summer of 1982 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner.
In America, the song "Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor is at the top of the singles charts, while "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners 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 "Chips", "Trapper John, M.D.", "Hill Street Blues", and "Cagney & Lacey". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man", and "Missile Command". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Thundarr the Barbarian", and "The Smurfs".
Popular toys at the moment include Operation, Magna Doodle, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, and Monchhichi / Chicaboo.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 26, 1982.
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Notable events that happened close to August 26, 1982.
In August 1982, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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.
If you were a kid on August 26, 1982, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 26, 1988, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 26.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 26, 1982.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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