UK, 
US, 
Australia & 
IrelandAt A Glance
22 April 1982 at a glance
- Day of the week
- 22 April 1982 was a Thursday.
- UK Number One
- The UK Number One single was “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.
- Top Film of 1982
- The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1982 was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
- Star sign
- The star sign for 22 April is Taurus.
- Chinese zodiac
- In the Chinese zodiac, 22 April 1982 fell in the Year of the Dog.
- Birthstone
- The birthstone for April is Diamond.
- Moon phase
- The moon phase on 22 April 1982 was Waning Crescent.
On this day: 22 April
- 1969 British yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston wins the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race and completes the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
- 1969 The formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) is announced at a mass rally in Calcutta.
- 1970 The first Earth Day is celebrated.
- 1970 Chicano residents in San Diego, California occupy a site under the Coronado Bridge, leading to the creation of Chicano Park.
- 1977 Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
Famous people born on 22 April
- J. Robert Oppenheimer, American physicist and academic (1904–1967)
- Jack Nicholson, American actor and producer (born 1937)
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan, American actor (born 1966)
- Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary and founder of Soviet Russia (1870–1924)
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Choose your country: the charts, news and leaders change to match.
Events of 1982 in the United Kingdom
A selection from Wikipedia's '1982 in the United Kingdom'. Not a complete list.
- 12 February – Opening of the first Next clothing store, a rebranding of the merged Joseph Hepworth and Kendall chains masterminded by George Davies. It specialises in women's clothing.
- 3 March – The Queen opens the Barbican Centre, a performing arts venue in the City of London.
- 2 April – Falklands War begins as Argentina invades the Falkland Islands.
Life in 1982
Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher
Monarch
Elizabeth II
Pint of Beer
55p
Loaf of Bread
40p
Average House
£23,661
Weekly Wage
£145.00
Or
Browse by Year
Famous Faces Born in the 1980s
Well-known people born in the same decade as you, not on your birthday.
Theo James16 December 1984Actor & musicianView their day →Pac22 August 1986WrestlerView their day →Robert Pattinson13 May 1986Actor & film producerView their day →Andrew Garfield20 August 1983ActorView their day →Charlie Hunnam10 April 1980ActorView their day →Juno Temple21 July 1989ActressView their day →Rebecca Hall3 May 1982Actress & filmmakerView their day →Lewis Hamilton7 January 1985Racing driverView their day →Sources: Wikidata and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
About The Day You Were Born
Ever wondered what was happening in the world when you took your first breath? Our birthday lookup tool reveals the fascinating history of your special day.
About The Birthday Chronicle and where our data comes from →