What happened on Monday March 22, 1982?

Here's what happened on March 22, 1982:

• NASA Space Shuttle Columbia STS-3 mission launch The STS-3 mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia launched on March 22, 1982. This mission marked the third flight of the Space Shuttle program and included a number of significant experiments and tests. The shuttle orbited the Earth 120 times before landing on April 5, 1982, at Edwards Air Force Base in California. source: nasa.gov
• Iran launches Operation Fath ol-Mobin against Iraqi forces near Shush On March 22, 1982, Iran initiated Operation Fath ol-Mobin, a military offensive targeting Iraqi forces near the town of Shush in Khuzestan province. The operation aimed to recapture territory occupied by Iraq since the early stages of the Iran-Iraq War. Utilizing a pincer movement, Iranian forces successfully encircled and attacked Iraqi divisions, leading to significant Iraqi casualties and the eventual withdrawal of Iraqi troops from the area. source: en.wikipedia.org
• USS Jacksonville collides with Turkish freighter General Z. Dogan off Virginia coast On March 22, 1982, the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered submarine USS Jacksonville collided with the Turkish freighter General Z. Dogan approximately 25 miles east of Cape Charles, Virginia. The collision resulted in minor damage to both vessels, with the submarine sustaining superficial damage to its starboard side and the freighter's bow. No injuries were reported, and both ships were able to continue their voyages under their own power. The Navy initiated an investigation into the incident, and Commander Dennis G. Feuerbacher of the USS Jacksonville was relieved of duty pending the outcome of the inquiry. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1982

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

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March 22, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 81st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1982 can also be written as 3/22/1982 in the US and as 22/3/1982 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1982 in March 1982 calendar

Famous people born on March 22, 1982:

• Constance Wu

  Constance Wu is an American actress best known for her roles in the television series 'Fresh Off the Boat' and the film 'Crazy Rich Asians'. She has been recognized for her performances with multiple award nominations and is celebrated for her advocacy for diversity in Hollywood. [bio]

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on March 22nd

Famous people died on March 22, 1982:

• Nicolas Farkas
• Karin Aurivillius

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on March 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
4. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
5. Air Supply - Sweet Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
3. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
4. Junior - Mama Used To Say
5. Lakeside - I Want To Hold Your Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 1982 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 22, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:44 am and setting at 04:20 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 22, 1982 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 2 days old,

or 2304 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16134 days old,

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

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

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