What happened on Friday July 16, 1982?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1982:

• NASA launches Landsat 4 satellite NASA successfully launched the Landsat 4 satellite on July 16, 1982. This satellite was part of the Landsat program, which aimed to provide detailed images of the Earth's surface for various applications, including agriculture, forestry, and land use planning. Landsat 4 introduced new sensors that improved the quality and capabilities of Earth observation. source: nasa.gov
• George P. Shultz appointed as US Secretary of State George P. Shultz was appointed as the 60th Secretary of State of the United States on July 16, 1982, by President Ronald Reagan. He served in this role until January 20, 1989, playing a significant part in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, particularly in relations with the Soviet Union and the Middle East. source: history.state.gov
• Sun Myung Moon sentenced to 18 months for tax fraud On July 16, 1982, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined $25,000 after being convicted of tax fraud. The charges included failing to report $112,000 in interest income and $50,000 in corporate stock. Moon served 13 months of his sentence before being released on good behavior. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1982

July 16, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1982

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July 16, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 197th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1982 can also be written as 7/16/1982 in the US and as 16/7/1982 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1982 in July 1982 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1982:

• Carli Lloyd

  Legendary American soccer player who won two Olympic gold medals and was a key member of the US Women's National Soccer Team, known for her...

• André Greipel

  Professional German cyclist nicknamed 'The Gorilla', known for his powerful sprinting abilities and multiple stage wins in major cycling...

• Aamna Sharif
• Dross Rotzank

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1982:

• Patrick Dewaere

  Patrick Dewaere was a renowned French actor acclaimed for his intense performances and versatility in French cinema during the 1970s and early 1980s. Known for his deep emotional range and raw portrayals, he starred in several notable French films before his untimely death. [bio]

• Charles Robberts Swart

  South african lawyer and politician, 1st state president of south africa (b. 1894).

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on July 16th

July 16, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1982 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
2. Toto - Rosanna
3. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
4. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
5. Dazz Band - Let It Whip

July 16, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1982 was Fame by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Irene Cara - Fame
2. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
3. Captain Sensible - Happy Talk
4. Odyssey - Inside Out
5. Trio - Da Da Da

July 16, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1982 was Early In The Morning by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
2. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
3. Rick James - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
4. One Way - Cutie Pie
5. Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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July 16, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 01:48 am and setting at 05:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1982

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Someone born on July 16, 1982 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 8 days old,

or 2288 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16018 days old,

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There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1982.

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