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What happened on Friday May 07, 1982?

About May 7th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 7, 1982, the United States conducted an underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, approximately 80 miles north of Las Vegas. The test, code-named 'Bouschet,' was detonated at 11:17 a.m. PDT, after a delay due to adverse weather conditions. The yield was estimated to be between 20 and 150 kilotons, and the explosion was conducted without problems.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 1982 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Chariots Of Fire - Titles by Vangelis
  • #1 UK song: Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
  • Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer

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May 07, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1982:

  • US conducts underground nuclear test at Nevada Test Site On May 7, 1982, the United States conducted an underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, approximately 80 miles north of Las Vegas. The test, code-named 'Bouschet,' was detonated at 11:17 a.m. PDT, after a delay due to adverse weather conditions. The yield was estimated to be between 20 and 150 kilotons, and the explosion was conducted without problems. source: upi.com
  • IBM releases PC-DOS version 1.1 On May 7, 1982, IBM released PC-DOS version 1.1, introducing support for double-sided 320 KB floppy disks, enhancing storage capacity for IBM Personal Computer users. source: cs.yale.edu
  • NFL violated antitrust laws by blocking Raiders' move to Los Angeles On May 7, 1982, a jury found that the NFL violated federal antitrust laws by preventing the Oakland Raiders from relocating to the Los Angeles Coliseum. The jury determined that the league's Rule 4.3, requiring a three-quarters majority vote for franchise moves, unreasonably restricted competition. This decision led to the Raiders' relocation to Los Angeles for the 1982 season. source: washingtonpost.com
  • Oakland Raiders Relocation Announcement The Oakland Raiders announce their intention to relocate to Los Angeles, marking a significant moment in NFL franchise history.
  • Fatal Boxing Match Incident 27-year-old Filipino boxer Andy Balaba dies from injuries sustained during a boxing match with Hi-Sup Shin at Changchung Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea.
  • Ákos Buzánszky: Hungarian Football Player Biographical note about Ákos Buzánszky, a notable Hungarian football player, likely known for his contributions to Hungarian football history.
  • Broadway Musical Premiere "Is There Life after High School?" opens at the Barrymore Theatre in New York City, running for a limited 12-performance engagement.

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What day of the week was May 07, 1982?


May 07, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 127th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1982 can also be written as 5/7/1982 in the US and as 7/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 07, 1982?


Famous people born on May 07, 1982:

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May 07, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1982:

  • Alfred Adam
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May 07, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 07, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1982 was Chariots Of Fire - Titles by Vangelis, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

  1. - Chariots Of Fire - Titles youtube
  2. - Ebony And Ivory youtube
  3. - I Love Rock 'N Roll youtube
  4. - Don't Talk To Strangers youtube
  5. - Freeze-Frame youtube

May 07, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

  1. - Ebony And Ivory youtube
  2. - A Little Peace youtube
  3. - I Won't Let You Down youtube
  4. - Only You youtube
  5. - House Of Fun youtube

May 07, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1982 was If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another by Richard "Dimples" Fields, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

  1. - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
  2. - Circles
  3. - The Other Woman youtube
  4. - Forget Me Nots
  5. - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
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May 07, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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May 07, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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May 07, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 May 07, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:40 pm and setting at 06:23 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.

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How old is someone born on May 07, 1982?


Someone born on May 07, 1982 is:

44 years and 17 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 1982?

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