What happened on Wednesday September 01, 1982?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1982:

• PLO completes withdrawal from Beirut under multinational protection On September 1, 1982, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) completed its evacuation from Beirut, Lebanon, under the protection of a multinational peacekeeping force comprising U.S., French, and Italian troops. This withdrawal marked the end of the PLO's military presence in Lebanon, following intense Israeli military pressure and a U.S.-mediated agreement. The PLO fighters were relocated to various Arab countries, including Tunisia, where the organization established its new headquarters. source: washingtonpost.com
• United States Air Force Space Command founded On September 1, 1982, the United States Air Force established the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) to centralize and oversee all military space operations. Headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, AFSPC consolidated various space-related activities from other commands, marking a significant step in the U.S. military's focus on space capabilities. source: dafhistory.af.mil
• Mexico Nationalizes Banks On September 1, 1982, Mexico's President José López Portillo announced the nationalization of the country's banking system, a move aimed at stabilizing the economy during a period of financial crisis. This decision led to the government taking control of all private banks in Mexico. source: britannica.com
• Maximum Speedometer Reading Mandated at 85 mph The United States government mandated that vehicle speedometers could not display speeds higher than 85 miles per hour, reflecting safety concerns and fuel efficiency standards of the early 1980s.
• Jeffrey Buttle: Canadian Figure Skater Jeffrey Buttle is a notable Canadian figure skater who would later become an Olympic and World Champion, known for his artistic and technical skating skills.

Events in 1982

September 01, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 01, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 244th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1982 can also be written as 9/1/1982 in the US and as 1/9/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 01, 1982:

• Zoe Lister-Jones

  Zoe Lister-Jones is an American actress, producer, director, and writer known for her work in both film and television, including starring in the sitcom 'Life in Pieces' and co-creating and directing the indie film 'Band Aid.' [bio]

• G. Willow Wilson

  Acclaimed writer known for creating Kamala Khan, the first Muslim superhero to headline a Marvel comic series, breaking significant...

• Jeremy Buttle
• Brune Poirson

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Famous people died on September 01, 1982:

• Wladyslaw Gomulka

  Prominent Polish communist leader who played a significant role in post-World War II Poland, serving as the country's de facto leader from...

• Haskell Curry

  Haskell Curry was a prominent American mathematician and logician known for his significant contributions to combinatory logic and the...

• Ludwig Bieberbach

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on September 1st

September 01, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1982 was Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Air Supply - Even The Nights Are Better

September 01, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 01, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. Duran Duran - Save A Prayer
3. Dire Straits - Private Investigations
4. Rocker's Revenge featuring Donnie Calvin - Walking On Sunshine
5. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen

September 01, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 1982 was Jump To It by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
2. Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
3. Ray Parker Jr. - Let Me Go
4. Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
5. Grandmaster Flash - The Message

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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September 01, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 01, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 01, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 01, 1982 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 01, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 05:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.

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Someone born on September 01, 1982 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 23 days old,

or 2281 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15971 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 01, 1982.

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