What happened on Friday March 19, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1982:

• Argentine flag hoisted on South Georgia Island On March 19, 1982, a group of Argentine workers landed at Leith Harbour on South Georgia Island and raised the Argentine flag. This act was perceived as a provocative step in the ongoing dispute between Britain and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and their dependencies. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• Argentine flag hoisted on South Georgia Island On March 19, 1982, a group of approximately 50 Argentine civilians, posing as scrap metal workers, landed at Leith Harbour on South Georgia Island aboard the transport ship ARA Bahía Buen Suceso. They raised the Argentine flag, leading to a diplomatic incident between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The British Antarctic Survey team at Grytviken reported the arrival, and the British government responded by sending HMS Endurance with 22 Royal Marines to expel the Argentines. This event marked one of the initial escalations leading up to the Falklands War. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• Illinois Air National Guard KC-135A Stratotanker crashes near Greenwood, Illinois, killing 27 On March 19, 1982, a KC-135A Stratotanker, assigned to the Illinois Air National Guard's 126th Air Refueling Wing, exploded mid-air at 13,700 feet and crashed near Greenwood, Illinois. The explosion resulted in the deaths of all 27 individuals on board, including four crew members and 23 passengers from the Air Force Reserves. The wreckage was scattered over a two-mile area, narrowly missing homes and an elementary school. The cause of the explosion was determined to be an overheated fuel pump. source: upi.com
• Matt Littler's birth date Matt Littler, a British actor and director, was born on March 19, 1982, in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. He is best known for portraying Max Cunningham on the British soap opera 'Hollyoaks' from 1997 to 2008. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1982

March 19, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 19, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 78th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1982 can also be written as 3/19/1982 in the US and as 19/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1982 in March 1982 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1982:

• Eduardo Saverin

  Brazilian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of Facebook, known for his significant role in the early development of the social media...

• Nicole Ferroni
• Malin Olsson
• Lăčezar Mladenov
• Niilo Kivirinta
• Ville Kaunisto
• Frosō Vlachou
• Ronny Büchel
• Triana Iglesias
• Nuno Piloto
• Miguel Fidalgo
• Jorge Rodrigues
• Alexandra Marinescu
• Joel Tesis
• Landon Powell
• Kevin Hansen
• Brad Jones
• Patricio Toranzo
• Leandro Marcolini Pedroso de Almeida

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 19th

Famous people died on March 19, 1982:

• Randy Rhoads

  Legendary heavy metal guitarist known for his groundbreaking work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne.

• J. B. Kripalani

  Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1888).

• Ben Scharnus
• Alan Badel

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on March 19th

March 19, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 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 19, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 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 19, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 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 19th is Pisces.

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March 19, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1982 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 19, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 01:11 pm.

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 19, 1982 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 6 days old,

or 2305 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16138 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 1982?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 19th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 19, 1982.

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