What happened on Thursday December 23, 1982?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1982:

• EPA identifies dioxin contamination in Times Beach, Missouri On December 23, 1982, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed that Times Beach, Missouri, was contaminated with dioxin, a highly toxic chemical. The contamination resulted from spraying waste oil containing dioxin on the town's unpaved roads for dust control between 1972 and 1976. Following the EPA's announcement, residents were advised to evacuate, leading to the eventual demolition of the town. source: epa.gov
• Jack Webb, Dragnet star, passes away Jack Webb, best known for his role as Sgt. Joe Friday in the television series 'Dragnet,' died of a heart attack on December 23, 1982, at the age of 62. He was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, and was given a funeral with full Los Angeles police honors. In his honor, the Los Angeles Police Department retired badge number 714, which was used by Joe Friday in 'Dragnet.' source: en.wikipedia.org
• Chaminade defeats No. 1 Virginia in historic basketball upset On December 23, 1982, Chaminade University, an NAIA school with approximately 800 students, achieved a stunning 77-72 victory over the top-ranked Virginia Cavaliers in Honolulu. The game is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history. Chaminade's center, Tony Randolph, outperformed Virginia's 7-foot-4 center Ralph Sampson, scoring 19 points to Sampson's 12. This victory led to the creation of the Maui Invitational Tournament, which Chaminade hosts annually. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1982

December 23, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 23, 1982 was a Thursday and it was the 357th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1982 can also be written as 12/23/1982 in the US and as 23/12/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on December 23, 1982:

• Beatriz Luengo

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Famous people died on December 23, 1982:

• Jack Webb

  Jack Webb was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for creating and starring in the television series 'Dragnet.' [bio]

• Gino Corrado

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December 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 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 23, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 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 23, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 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 23rd is Capricorn.

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December 23, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 12:25 am.

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 23, 1982

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Someone born on December 23, 1982 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 1 day old,

or 2265 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15858 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1982?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 23, 1982.

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