What happened on Wednesday February 24, 1982?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1982:

• Wayne Gretzky sets NHL single-season goal record On February 24, 1982, Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers scored his 77th goal of the season against the Buffalo Sabres, surpassing Phil Esposito's previous record of 76 goals. Gretzky completed a hat trick in the game, leading the Oilers to a 6-3 victory. Esposito was present to witness the record-breaking goal. source: nhl.com
• Andries Treurnicht and 22 National Party MPs vote against Prime Minister P.W. Botha in no-confidence motion On February 24, 1982, Andries Treurnicht and 22 other National Party Members of Parliament voted against Prime Minister P.W. Botha in a motion of no confidence. This event marked a significant moment in South African politics during the apartheid era. source: en.wikipedia.org
• 24th Annual Grammy Awards held at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles The 24th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 24, 1982, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, recognizing musical achievements from 1981. Hosted by John Denver, the event was broadcast live on CBS. Quincy Jones was the major recipient, earning five Grammys. The Album of the Year award was presented to Jack Douglas, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono for 'Double Fantasy', while the Song of the Year was awarded to Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon for 'Bette Davis Eyes'. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Boston Celtics Historic Winning Streak The Boston Celtics initiated an impressive 18-game winning streak in the NBA, showcasing their dominance in professional basketball during the 1981-1982 season.
• Czech Tennis Player Klára Koukalová Klára Koukalová, a notable Czech tennis player, was recognized on this date.

Events in 1982

February 24, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 24, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1982 can also be written as 2/24/1982 in the US and as 24/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1982 in February 1982 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1982:

• Fala Chen

  Chinese-American actress and former beauty pageant contestant who has worked in film and television.

• Klara Zakopalova

  Professional Czech tennis player who competed in international tournaments and Grand Slam events.

• Amandine (IVF)
• Klara Koukalova
• Dafne Molina

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1982:

• Virginia Bruce

  Virginia Bruce was an American actress and singer who was prominent during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
4. The Cars - Shake It Up
5. Stevie Wonder - That Girl

February 24, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Toni Basil - Mickey
3. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
4. Fun Boy Three & Bananarama - It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It
5. The J Geils Band - Centerfold

February 24, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Skyy - Call Me
3. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
4. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror
5. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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February 24, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1982 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:20 am and setting at 07:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Mar 09, 1982.

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Someone born on February 24, 1982 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 1 day old,

or 2308 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16161 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 24, 1982.

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