What happened on Wednesday June 23, 1982?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1982:

• Vincent Chin's death after racially motivated assault in Detroit On June 19, 1982, Vincent Chin, a Chinese American draftsman, was attacked by two white autoworkers, Ronald Ebens and his stepson Michael Nitz, in Detroit, Michigan. Mistaking Chin for Japanese and blaming him for the decline in the American auto industry, they beat him with a baseball bat. Chin died from his injuries on June 23, 1982, at the age of 27. The assailants received probation and a fine, sparking outrage and leading to significant activism within the Asian American community. source: justice.gov
• Intelligence Identities Protection Act passed The Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982 was enacted on June 23, 1982, making it a federal crime to knowingly disclose the identity of a covert U.S. intelligence agent. The law imposes penalties of up to ten years in prison and fines up to $50,000 for individuals with authorized access to classified information who intentionally reveal such identities. It also criminalizes the disclosure of covert agents' identities by individuals without authorized access if their actions are intended to impair U.S. foreign intelligence activities. source: intelligence.senate.gov
• Record low temperature at South Pole On June 23, 1982, the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station recorded a temperature of -117°F (-82.8°C), marking the coldest temperature ever measured at the South Pole. This record stands as the lowest temperature recorded at the station. source: antarcticsun.usap.gov
• Mary Hart Joins Entertainment Tonight Mary Hart became a new host of the popular entertainment news program Entertainment Tonight, marking a significant moment in her television career and the show's broadcasting history.
• Record-Breaking Domestic Cat Weight Himmy, a cat from Australia, was recorded as the heaviest domestic cat at an extraordinary weight of 20.7 kg (45 pounds), setting a remarkable world record for feline obesity.
• Joona Puhakka Profile Joona Puhakka, a Finnish diver, was noted in historical records on this date.
• Theatrical Performance at Playhouse Theater A performance involving cleavage opening and closing occurred at the Playhouse Theater in New York City.

Events in 1982

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

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June 23, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1982 can also be written as 6/23/1982 in the US and as 23/6/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 23, 1982:

• Derek Boogaard

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• Josh Scobee

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
2. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
3. Toto - Rosanna
4. Asia - Heat Of The Moment
5. Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1982 was Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
2. Charlene - I've Never Been To Me
3. Soft Cell - Torch
4. Madness - House Of Fun
5. ABC - The Look Of Love

June 23, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1982 was Early In The Morning by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
2. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
3. Rick James - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
4. One Way - Cutie Pie
5. Bloodstone - We Go A Long Way Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:40 am and setting at 10:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1982.

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Someone born on June 23, 1982 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 1 day old,

or 2291 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16041 days old,

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

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

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