What happened on Monday August 09, 1982?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1982:

• Attack on Chez Jo Goldenberg restaurant in Paris On August 9, 1982, two gunmen threw a grenade into the dining room of the Chez Jo Goldenberg restaurant in Paris's Marais district, then opened fire with machine guns, killing six people and injuring 22 others. The attack was attributed to the Abu Nidal Organization, a Palestinian militant group. The victims included two Americans, Ann Van Zanten and Grace Cutler. The restaurant closed in 2006, and former owner Jo Goldenberg died in 2014. source: theguardian.com
• Margaret Thatcher's leadership during the Falklands War in 1982 In 1982, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher led the United Kingdom during the Falklands War against Argentina. Her decisive actions and strong leadership during the conflict significantly boosted her popularity and solidified her position within the Conservative Party. The successful military campaign ultimately contributed to her re-election in 1983. source: bbc.com
• 'Eye of the Tiger' tops US charts On August 9, 1982, the song 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song became iconic, especially known for its association with the film 'Rocky III.' source: billboard.com
• "Come On Eileen" Dominates UK Music Scene Dexy's Midnight Runners, featuring The Emerald Express, had the number one song in the United Kingdom with their hit "Come On Eileen". The song, blending folk and soul influences, became a defining musical moment of the early 1980s.

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August 09, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 09, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 221st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1982 can also be written as 8/9/1982 in the US and as 9/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 09, 1982:

• Jes Macallan

  Jes Macallan is an American actress and director best known for her roles on television, particularly as Josslyn Carver in 'Mistresses' and Ava Sharpe in 'Legends of Tomorrow.' She has also directed multiple episodes of 'Legends of Tomorrow,' marking a transition into directing during her career. [bio]

• Tyson Gay

  Renowned American track and field sprinter who competed at the highest international levels, known for his exceptional speed and...

• Yekaterina Samutsevich

  Russian activist and member of Pussy Riot, known for her political protests and performance art challenging the Russian government.

• Anna Simon
• Ekaterina Samucevič
• Kanstancin Siŭcoŭ
• Robert Häggblom
• Jason McGuinness
• Andrea Scotti Galletta
• Andrea Iaia
• Joel Anthony
• David Simon
• Anthony Raneri
• Kate Siegel
• Andre Collins
• Daniel Henshall
• Bayron Piedra
• Benedict Vilakazi

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on August 9th

August 09, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
3. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

August 09, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Irene Cara - Fame
4. Yazoo - Don't Go
5. Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss

August 09, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
2. Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
3. Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
4. Paul Oakenfold Presents Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
5. Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1982 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:21 pm and setting at 11:36 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 August 09, 1982 is:

43 years 9 months old,

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or 15995 days old,

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