What happened on Wednesday December 22, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1982:

• Indian Ocean Commission established on December 22, 1982 The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) was established on December 22, 1982, to promote regional cooperation among its member states. The organization focuses on sustainable development, environmental protection, and economic integration in the Indian Ocean region. Its founding members include Comoros, France, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. source: un.org
• First artificial heart patient takes first steps On December 22, 1982, Dr. Barney Clark, the first recipient of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart, took his first steps after the surgery. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in medical technology and heart surgery, showcasing the potential of artificial organs. Clark's journey was closely followed by the media and raised important discussions about the ethics of artificial life support. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Extremities play premiere in New York City William Mastrosimone's play 'Extremities' premiered at the Westside Theatre in New York City on December 22, 1982. The production, directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, ran for 325 performances and featured Susan Sarandon in the lead role of Marjorie. The play explores themes of justice and victimization, focusing on a woman's struggle after an attempted assault in her home. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1982

December 22, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1982

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1982

Your poster from December 22, 1982

December 22, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 356th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1982 can also be written as 12/22/1982 in the US and as 22/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1982 in December 1982 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1982:

• Agbani Darego

  Nigerian model who became the first indigenous African to win Miss World in 2001, breaking significant cultural barriers.

• Brooke Nevin

  Canadian actress known for her roles in television series like 'The Listener' and 'Runaway'.

• Britta Heidemann

  German Olympic fencer who won multiple medals in international competitions, including gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

• Shang Wenjie
• Souleymane Camara

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1982:

• Maria Luisa Astaldi

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1982 was Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine
4. Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
5. Laura Branigan - Gloria

December 22, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1982 was Save Your Love by Renee & Renato, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Renee & Renato - Save Your Love
2. The Jam - Beat Surrender
3. The Human League - Mirror Man
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Shakin' Stevens - The Shakin' Stevens EP

December 22, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1982 was Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
2. Lionel Richie - Truly
3. Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
4. Prince - 1999
5. Sonny Charles - Put It In A Magazine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 22, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 11:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1982

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Someone born on December 22, 1982 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 2 days old,

or 2265 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15859 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1982?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1982.

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