October 24, 1982, was a Sunday. It was 42 years and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.
On October 24, 1982, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "First Blood".
This date was 15,369 days ago. Approximately 512 months have passed. It was the 297th day of 1982, in week 42. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 42 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 171 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, October 24, 1982. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 1982 is quickly approaching and stores are selling costumes and decorations.
In America, the song "Jack And Diane" by John Cougar is at the top of the singles charts, while "Pass The Dutchie" by Musical Youth is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie First Blood 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 Dominique Dunne, Karen Carpenter, and Jobriath would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Magnum, P.I.", "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", and "Knight Rider". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man", and "Missile Command". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "Diff'rent Strokes", and "Thundarr the Barbarian".
Popular toys at the moment include Dungeons & Dragons, the Atari 2600, Screwball Scramble, and Strawberry Shortcake dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 24, 1982.
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Notable events that happened close to October 24, 1982.
In October 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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1982:
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 October 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 October 24, 1988, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 24.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on October 24, 1982.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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