What happened on Sunday August 29, 1982?

Here's what happened on August 29, 1982:

• Death of actress Ingrid Bergman Ingrid Bergman, the acclaimed Swedish actress known for her roles in films such as 'Casablanca' and 'Notorious', passed away on August 29, 1982. She died of breast cancer at the age of 67 in London, England. Bergman's legacy includes three Academy Awards and a significant impact on the film industry. source: britannica.com
• Discovery of meitnerium, element 109 Meitnerium, a synthetic element with the atomic number 109, was discovered on August 29, 1982, by a team of German scientists at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt, Germany. The element was named in honor of physicist Lise Meitner, who contributed to nuclear physics. Meitnerium is highly radioactive and has no stable isotopes, making it primarily of interest for research purposes. source: britannica.com
• George Brett achieves 1,500th career hit On August 29, 1982, Kansas City Royals' third baseman George Brett recorded his 1,500th career hit, marking a significant milestone in his MLB career. source: brainyhistory.com
• Joanne Carner Wins LPGA Golf Classic Professional golfer Joanne Carner emerged victorious in the Henredon LPGA Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.
• Cleveland Temperature Record Cleveland experienced an unusually cold day in August, recording its lowest temperature of 38°F, which is remarkably low for the summer month in this region.

Events in 1982

August 29, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 29, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 241st day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1982 can also be written as 8/29/1982 in the US and as 29/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 29, 1982:

• LeAnn Rimes

  Grammy Award-winning American country and pop singer who rose to fame as a child prodigy and has had a successful music career spanning...

• Carlos Delfino

  Professional basketball player with dual Argentinian-Italian nationality, who played in international leagues including the NBA.

• Vincent Enyeama

  Prominent Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper and was a key player for the national team and various professional clubs.

• Kyan Khojandi
• Bloemfontein (South Africa)
• Mike Phillips (rugby player)
• Leon Washington

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on August 29th

Famous people died on August 29, 1982:

• Ingrid Bergman

  Ingrid Bergman was a renowned Swedish actress who achieved international fame for her performances in both European and American films. She is widely considered one of the greatest actresses of cinema's golden age, best remembered for her roles in 'Casablanca,' 'Notorious,' and 'Gaslight.' Bergman won three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award over her prolific career. [bio]

• Nahum Goldmann

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
3. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

August 29, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Irene Cara - Fame
4. Yazoo - Don't Go
5. Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss

August 29, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1982 was Dance Floor (Part I) by Zapp, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
2. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
3. Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
4. Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
5. Ray Parker Jr. - Let Me Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 August 29, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:50 pm and setting at 02:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 1982

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Someone born on August 29, 1982 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 25 days old,

or 2282 weeks

or 15974 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 29, 1982.

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