What happened on Tuesday June 29, 1982?

Here's what happened on June 29, 1982:

• President Reagan signs extension of Voting Rights Act On June 29, 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed the Voting Rights Act Amendments, extending key provisions of the 1965 Act for 25 years. The extension included the Section 5 preclearance requirement and the bilingual election provisions, aiming to continue protections against discriminatory voting practices. The legislation passed Congress with strong bipartisan support, reflecting a collective commitment to safeguarding voting rights.
• First Search and Rescue Satellite Launch On June 29, 1982, the Soviet Union launched the first satellite carrying a search and rescue (SAR) payload, known as COSPAS-1, marking the beginning of the Cospas-Sarsat system. This international program, initiated by Canada, France, the United States, and the Soviet Union in 1979, utilizes a network of satellites to detect and locate emergency distress beacons from aircraft, ships, and individuals worldwide, significantly enhancing global search and rescue capabilities. source: sarsat.noaa.gov

Events in 1982

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

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June 29, 1982 was a Tuesday and it was the 180th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1982 can also be written as 6/29/1982 in the US and as 29/6/1982 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1982 in June 1982 calendar

Famous people born on June 29, 1982:

• Matthew Mercer

  Matthew Mercer is an American voice actor, dungeon master, and producer, best known for his work in numerous anime, video games, and as the co-creator and Dungeon Master of the web series 'Critical Role.' [bio]

• Lily Rabe

  Accomplished American actress known for her prominent roles in American Horror Story and notable stage performances.

• Colin Jost

  American comedian.

• Dusty Hughes

  American baseball player.

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on June 29th

Famous people died on June 29, 1982:

• Pierre Balmain

  Renowned French fashion designer who founded his own haute couture house in 1945 after working for Christian Dior.

• Henry King

  American screenwriter and producer of actor (d. 1982).

• Bernhard Rogge
• Piero Meriggi

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on June 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1982 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
2. Toto - Rosanna
3. Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
4. Asia - Heat Of The Moment
5. John Cougar - Hurts So Good

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 1982 was Fame by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Irene Cara - Fame
2. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
3. Captain Sensible - Happy Talk
4. Odyssey - Inside Out
5. Trio - Da Da Da

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 1982 was Let It Whip by Dazz Band, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Dazz Band - Let It Whip
2. The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
3. Rick James - Dance Wit' Me - Part 1
4. One Way - Cutie Pie
5. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 29, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 02:25 pm and setting at 02:02 am.

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 29, 1982 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 25 days old,

or 2290 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16035 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 1982?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 29th 2026.

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

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

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