What happened on Wednesday March 10, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 10, 1982:

• US imposes total ban on Libyan oil imports in response to terrorism support On March 10, 1982, President Ronald Reagan ordered a total ban on Libyan oil imports and cut off virtually all U.S. sales to Libya, citing the country's support for international terrorism. The sanctions were expected to cost Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi approximately $150 million per month in hard currency, though the impact on U.S. consumers was anticipated to be negligible due to the small volume of Libyan oil imports. source: washingtonpost.com
• US imposes embargo on Libyan petroleum On March 10, 1982, the United States imposed an embargo on Libyan petroleum products in response to Libya's support for terrorism and its hostile actions in the region. This embargo was part of a broader strategy to isolate the Libyan government under Muammar Gaddafi and to curb its influence in the Middle East and North Africa. The embargo significantly impacted Libya's economy, which was heavily reliant on oil exports. source: reuters.com
• Rare planetary alignment on March 10, 1982 On March 10, 1982, a rare alignment of all nine planets in the solar system occurred, with Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto positioned on the same side of the Sun within a 96-degree arc. This event, known as a planetary parade, was predicted to cause significant catastrophes, including earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault, as suggested in the 1974 book 'The Jupiter Effect.' However, no such disasters materialized, and the alignment passed without incident. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Travis Jackson and Happy Chandler were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the sport.
• Salim Malik's Test Cricket Debut Century Pakistani cricketer Salim Malik scored a remarkable 100 runs in the second innings of his Test Cricket debut against Sri Lanka, marking a significant personal achievement.
• Birth of Katharine Isabelle Katharine Isabelle, a notable Canadian actress known for her roles in horror and independent films, was born on this date.

Events in 1982

March 10, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 10, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 69th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 1982 can also be written as 3/10/1982 in the US and as 10/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 10, 1982:

• Shin Koyamada

  Shin Koyamada is a Japanese actor, producer, and philanthropist best known for his roles in 'The Last Samurai' and Disney Channel's 'Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior'. He has built an international career in film and television as well as being involved in humanitarian efforts. [bio]

• Kwame Brown

  NBA player who was the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, playing for multiple teams during his professional basketball career.

• Logan Mankins

  Accomplished NFL offensive lineman who played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, known for his consistent and reliable...

• Thomas Middleditch

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 10th

Famous people died on March 10, 1982:

• Tadj ol-Molouk

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on March 10th

March 10, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 10, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
4. The Cars - Shake It Up
5. Stevie Wonder - That Girl

March 10, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 10, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
3. Toni Basil - Mickey
4. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
5. Imagination - Just An Illusion

March 10, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 10, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
3. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
4. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
5. Skyy - Call Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 10th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 10, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 10, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 1982 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 10, 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 March 10, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 07:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on March 10, 1982

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Someone born on March 10, 1982 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 15 days old,

or 2306 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16147 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 10, 1982?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 10, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 10, 1982.

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