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7 September 1982 at a glance
- Day of the week
- 7 September 1982 was a Tuesday.
- UK Number One
- The UK Number One single was “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.
- Top Film of 1982
- The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1982 was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
- Star sign
- The star sign for 7 September is Virgo.
- Chinese zodiac
- In the Chinese zodiac, 7 September 1982 fell in the Year of the Dog.
- Birthstone
- The birthstone for September is Sapphire.
- Moon phase
- The moon phase on 7 September 1982 was Waning Gibbous.
On this day: 7 September
- 1970 Fighting begins between Arab guerrillas and government forces in Jordan.
- 1970 Vietnam Television is established.
- 1977 The Torrijos–Carter Treaties between Panama and the United States on the status of the Panama Canal are signed. The United States agrees to transfer control of the canal to Panama at the end of the 20th century.
- 1979 The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for US$1.5 billion to avoid bankruptcy.
- 1986 Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.
Famous people born on 7 September
- Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
- Evan Rachel Wood, American actress and singer (born 1987)
- Gracie Abrams, American singer-songwriter (born 1999)
- Oliver Hudson, American actor (born 1976)
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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
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Famous Faces Born in the 1980s
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