What happened on Sunday July 18, 1982?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1982:

• Plan de Sánchez massacre in Guatemala On July 18, 1982, during Guatemala's civil war, government forces and paramilitary groups massacred over 250 people, predominantly women and children of the Achi Maya ethnic group, in the village of Plan de Sánchez, Baja Verapaz. This atrocity was part of a broader state policy targeting indigenous populations. In 2012, five former paramilitary members were convicted for their roles in the massacre, each receiving a 7,710-year prison sentence. source: bbc.com
• Priyanka Chopra was born on July 18, 1982 Priyanka Chopra, an acclaimed Indian actress and global icon, was born on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, India. She gained fame after winning the Miss World pageant in 2000 and has since starred in numerous films and television series, both in India and internationally. Chopra is also known for her philanthropic work and has become a prominent figure in Hollywood. source: britannica.com
• Tom Watson wins 1982 British Open Golf Championship Tom Watson secured his fourth British Open title at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland on July 18, 1982. He finished with a four-round total of 284, one stroke ahead of runners-up Peter Oosterhuis and Nick Price. This victory marked Watson's second consecutive major win, following his triumph at the U.S. Open a month earlier. source: washingtonpost.com
• Blues in the Night Broadway Closure The musical 'Blues in the Night' concludes its Broadway run at the Rialto Theater in New York City after 53 performances, marking the end of its initial theatrical engagement.
• Sally Little Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Sally Little emerges victorious in the LPGA Mayflower Golf Classic, showcasing women's professional golf achievements in 1982.

Events in 1982

July 18, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 18, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 199th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1982 can also be written as 7/18/1982 in the US and as 18/7/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 18, 1982:

• Priyanka Chopra

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Famous people died on July 18, 1982:

• Roman Jakobson

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July 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 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 18, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 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 18, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 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 18th is Cancer.

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July 18, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 18, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 07:37 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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Someone born on July 18, 1982 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 6 days old,

or 2288 weeks

or 16016 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 18, 1982.

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