What happened on Thursday December 09, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1982:

• World Boxing Council reduces title fights to 12 rounds On December 9, 1982, the World Boxing Council (WBC) announced a reduction in the length of world title fights from 15 to 12 rounds, effective January 1, 1983. This decision aimed to enhance boxer safety by minimizing the risk of injuries that often occur in the later rounds of matches. The move was influenced by public concern over the safety of the sport, particularly following the death of South Korean lightweight Duk Koo Kim after a 14th-round knockout by Ray Mancini. source: washingtonpost.com
• Norman Mayer killed after threatening Washington Monument with explosives On December 8, 1982, Norman Mayer, a 66-year-old anti-nuclear activist, drove a van to the Washington Monument, claiming it contained 1,000 pounds of dynamite and demanding a national dialogue on nuclear weapons. After a 10-hour standoff, Mayer attempted to drive away, prompting police to open fire, fatally wounding him. A subsequent search revealed the van contained no explosives. source: washingtonpost.com
• William Hurt and Mary Beth Hurt divorce finalized Actor William Hurt and actress Mary Beth Hurt finalized their divorce on December 9, 1982, after 11 years of marriage. The couple had been separated for four years prior to the divorce. Their relationship ended amid Hurt's involvement with Sandra Jennings, with whom he had a son, Alexander. source: upi.com

Events in 1982

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

LIFE magazines from December 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1982

December 09, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1982 can also be written as 12/9/1982 in the US and as 9/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1982:

• Nicki Minaj

  Globally renowned rapper, singer, songwriter, and influential pop culture icon.

• Chrisette Michele

  R&B and soul singer known for her distinctive musical style.

• Stéphane Suini
• Aya Okamoto

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1982:

• Leon Jaworski

  Prominent American lawyer who co-founded the prestigious law firm Fulbright & Jaworski and served as a special prosecutor during the...

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1982 was Mickey by Toni Basil, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Toni Basil - Mickey
2. Laura Branigan - Gloria
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
4. Lionel Richie - Truly
5. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
2. The Jam - Beat Surrender
3. The Human League - Mirror Man
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Diana Ross - Muscles
5. Prince - 1999

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 09, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:10 am and setting at 02:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.

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Someone born on December 09, 1982 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 24 days old,

or 2260 weeks

or 15820 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 09, 1982.

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