What happened on Monday March 15, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1982:

• Nicaragua declares state of emergency, suspending citizens' rights On March 15, 1982, the Sandinista government in Nicaragua declared a state of emergency in response to attacks by counter-revolutionary forces. This measure suspended several civil liberties, including the freedom to organize demonstrations, the inviolability of the home, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and the freedom to strike. The state of emergency lasted six years, until January 1988, when it was lifted. source: cia.gov
• Actress Theresa Saldana stabbed by stalker in West Hollywood On March 15, 1982, actress Theresa Saldana was attacked outside her West Hollywood residence by Arthur Richard Jackson, a 46-year-old drifter from Scotland. Jackson, obsessed with Saldana after seeing her in films like 'Defiance' and 'Raging Bull,' obtained her address by posing as Martin Scorsese's assistant. Armed with a 5½-inch hunting knife, he stabbed Saldana ten times, puncturing a lung. The attack was interrupted when deliveryman Jeff Fenn intervened, subduing Jackson. Saldana survived after emergency surgery and a four-month hospital stay. Jackson was convicted of attempted murder and served nearly 14 years in prison before being extradited to the UK in 1996. He died in 2004. source: washingtonpost.com
• Sidath Wettimuny scores Sri Lanka's first Test century Sidath Wettimuny became the first Sri Lankan to score a Test century, achieving 157 runs against Pakistan in Faisalabad on March 15, 1982. This historic innings was part of Sri Lanka's third Test match since gaining Test status, and it marked a significant milestone in the nation's cricketing history. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Radio Station Call Letters Change in San Diego KGB-AM radio station in San Diego, California, changes its call letters from KGB-AM to KCNN (which later became KPOP), reflecting the dynamic nature of local media broadcasting.
• Emily Kennard Emily Kennard, an American actress active during the early 1980s, though specific details about her career are limited in this record.

Events in 1982

March 15, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 15, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 74th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1982 can also be written as 3/15/1982 in the US and as 15/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 15, 1982:

• Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich

  Renowned Kenyan long-distance runner, Olympic marathon athlete known for exceptional marathon performances and world records.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1982:

• Ennio Lorenzini

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Famous people who died on March 15th

March 15, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
4. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
5. Air Supply - Sweet Dreams

March 15, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

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 15, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

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. Junior - Mama Used To Say

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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March 15, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1982 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 15, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:01 pm and setting at 10:00 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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Someone born on March 15, 1982 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 9 days old,

or 2305 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16141 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 15, 1982.

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