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December 31, 1982 New Year's Eve

December 31, 1982, was a Friday. It was 41 years, 10 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

On December 31, 1982, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Maneater" by Hall & Oates
  • United Kingdom: "Save Your Love" by Renee & Renato

The music charts on December 31, 1982

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Maneater - Daryl Hall John Oates
  • Mickey - Toni Basil
  • The Girl Is Mine - Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney
  • Dirty Laundry - Don Henley
  • Gloria - Laura Branigan
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Tootsie

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Tootsie".

Facts

New Year's Eve 1982 occurred 15,301 days ago. Approximately 510 months have passed. It was the 365th day of 1982, in week 52. The decade was the eighties. It was the last day of the year. People who were born on December 31, 1982, are now 41 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 170 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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The date is December 31, 1982, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

It's New Year's Eve, and everyone is wondering what the year 1983 will bring. In America, the song "Maneater" by Hall & Oates is at the top of the singles charts, while "Save Your Love" by Renee & Renato is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Tootsie is at the top of the box office.

Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Only Fools and Horses", "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", "Family Ties", and "'Allo 'Allo!". 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 Karen Carpenter and Jobriath would be still alive. People are playing video games such as "Asteroids", "Galaxian", "Pac-Man", and "Missile Command".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The All New Popeye Hour", "Cockleshell Bay", "Thundarr the Barbarian", and "Postman Pat". Children are playing with toys such as Operation, Lite-Brite, Lego Technic, and Water Ring Toss.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 31, 1982, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1982 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 31, 1982 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 31, 1982.

  • The Commodore 64.

    The Commodore 64

    The Commodore 64 was dominating the home computer market.
  • 1982 in music.

    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.
  • Leg warmers.

    Leg warmers

    Wearing leg warmers was a popular fad during this period. The trend was popularized by movies such as Fame and Flashdance.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1982?

    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.
  • VCRs are becoming popular.

    VCRs are becoming popular

    VCRs started to become a popular household item during the first half of the 1980s. However, they were still very costly. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.
  • 1982 in movies.

    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.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    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.
  • Gandhi.

    Gandhi

    The film "Gandhi" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1982.
  • Time Person of the Year: 1982.

    Time Person of the Year: 1982

    "The Computer" was named Time Person of the Year in 1982.
  • Willie Nelson - "Always on My Mind"

    Willie Nelson - "Always on My Mind"

    "Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson went on to win a Grammy for 1982's Song of the Year.
  • The Rubik's Cube.

    The Rubik's Cube

    The Rubik's Cube became a craze in 1981 and 1982. The toy was so popular that books on how to solve it regularly made it into the top ten selling books list.
  • Iran-Iraq War.

    Iran-Iraq War

    Between September 1980 and August 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
  • Early 1980s fashion.

    Early 1980s fashion

    The early 1980s 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. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet, and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • The Atari 2600.

    The Atari 2600

    The Atari 2600 was the dominant video game system.
  • The Walkman.

    The Walkman

    In the late 1970s and 1980s, portable cassette players such as the "Sony Walkman" were becoming more common.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 31, 1982.

  • December 6, 1982: Droppin Well bombing: 11 soldiers and 6 civilians people are killed when the Irish National Liberation Army bombs a disco in Ballykelly, Northern Ireland.
  • December 7, 1982: Sesame Street actor Will Lee (Mr. Hooper) passes away at the age of 74.
  • December 11, 1982: Swedish pop group ABBA make their final public appearance as a group.
  • December 18, 1982: Ireland: It is revealed that former Minister for Justice Sean Doherty had authorized the illegal phone tapping of journalists.
  • This date: December 31, 1982
  • January 2, 1983: Michael Jackson releases the single "Billie Jean".
  • January 10, 1983: Mobster Roy DeMeo is shot and killed.
  • January 19, 1983: Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie is arrested in Bolivia.
  • January 23, 1983: The first episode of The A-Team is aired.
  • January 28, 1983: English singer Billy Fury passes away.
  • January 30, 1983: Super Bowl XVII: The Washington Redskins defeat the Miami Dolphins by 27-17 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Early 1980s fashion

Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1980s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 1982

In December 1982, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from December 1982.

'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
Cheers
Cheers
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Family Ties
Family Ties
Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Dynasty
Dynasty
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Knots Landing
Knots Landing

Cars in 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.

Cars in 1982.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 1982

If you were a kid on December 31, 1982, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse

Postman Pat
Postman Pat
The Smurfs
The Smurfs
Thundarr the Barbarian
Thundarr the Barbarian
Cockleshell Bay
Cockleshell Bay
The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Battle of the Planets
Battle of the Planets
The All New Popeye Hour
The All New Popeye Hour
Toys

Toys in 1982

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

My Little Pony (figures)
My Little Pony (figures)
The Commodore 64
The Commodore 64
Masters of the Universe (figures)
Masters of the Universe (figures)
The Lego train set
The Lego train set
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Fisher-Price Little People (Farm)
Space Lego
Space Lego
Fischer Price cassette player
Fischer Price cassette player
Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Monchhichi / Chicaboo
Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Strawberry Shortcake dolls
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
The Big Wheel (tricycle)
Intellivision (games console)
Intellivision (games console)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 1982.

Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Galaxian 1980
Galaxian
Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Lunar Lander 1979
Lunar Lander
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders

Were you born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1988, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 31.

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Actor
Born on December 31, 1937
He turned 45 on this day in 1982.

Alex Ferguson

Alex Ferguson

Soccer manager
Born on December 31, 1941
He turned 41 on this day in 1982.

John Denver

John Denver

American singer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1943
He turned 39 on this day in 1982.

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Actor
Born on December 31, 1959
He turned 23 on this day in 1982.

John Allen Muhammad

John Allen Muhammad

Convicted murderer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1960
He turned 22 on this day in 1982.

Psy

Psy

South Korean singer
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 5 on this day in 1982.

Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr.

American businessman
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 5 on this day in 1982.

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer

Actress
Born on December 31, 1998
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 31:

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on December 31, 1982.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 31, 1982 was most likely conceived around April 9, 1982.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 31, 1982 is close to September 23, 1983.

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Stats for December 31, 1982

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 31, 1982:

  • 15,301 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,185 weeks have passed.
  • 1,322,006,400 seconds have passed since December 31, 1982.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,542,340,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 682,155,302,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 220,334,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 113,692,550 steps. That's roughly 50,530 miles.
  • 15,864,077 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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