BORN IN 1982
Congratulations if you’re celebrating your 40th Birthday this year… 1982 was a very interesting year…
There were some fantastic tunes that reached No.1 this year… I hope yours was a classic?
ALL THE NO.1 HITS FROM 1982
|
492 |
16 Jan |
Bucks Fizz |
Land Of Make Believe |
2 |
|
493 |
30 Jan |
Shakin' Stevens |
Oh Julie |
1 |
|
494 |
6 Feb |
Kraftwerk |
The Model / Computer Love |
1 |
|
495 |
13 Feb |
The Jam |
A Town Called Malice/Precious |
3 |
|
496 |
6 Mar |
Tight Fit |
The Lion Sleeps Tonight |
3 |
|
497 |
27 Mar |
The Goombay Dance Band |
Seven Tears |
3 |
|
498 |
17 Apr |
Bucks Fizz |
My Camera Never Lies |
1 |
|
499 |
24 Apr |
Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder |
Ebony & Ivory |
3 |
|
500 |
15 May |
Nicole |
A Little Peace |
2 |
|
501 |
29 May |
Madness |
House Of Fun |
2 |
|
502 |
12 Jun |
Adam Ant |
Goody Two Shoes |
2 |
|
503 |
26 Jun |
Charlene |
I've Never Been To Me |
1 |
|
504 |
3 Jul |
Captain Sensible |
Happy Talk |
2 |
|
505 |
17 Jul |
Irene Cara |
Fame |
3 |
|
506 |
7 Aug |
Dexy's Midnight Runners |
Come On Eileen |
4 |
|
507 |
4 Sep |
Survivor |
Eye Of The Tiger |
4 |
|
508 |
2 Oct |
Musical Youth |
Pass The Dutchie |
3 |
|
509 |
23 Oct |
Culture Club |
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me |
3 |
|
510 |
13 Nov |
Eddy Grant |
I Don't Wanna Dance |
3 |
|
511 |
4 Dec |
The Jam |
Beat Surrender |
2 |
|
512 |
18 Dec |
Renee & Renato |
Save Your Love |
4 |
1982 - DID YOU KNOW...?
In April, the Falklands war officially begun. Argentine forces landed near Stanley, which started the war which would last for ten weeks.
Aston Villa won the European Cup by beating Bayern Munich 1-0 after a 69th minute goal by Peter Withe in Rotterdam
In June, E.T: The Extra Terrestrial was released in the United States. The film about an Alien would become the biggest box office hit of the rest of the 1980’s.
Michael Jackson releases Thriller, his sixth studio album. It will go on to be the best selling album of all time, selling over 110 million units worldwide.
Deluxe Awards
BORN IN 1982
Other sports personalities and celebrities who are clocking up the BIG 4 0 this year:
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, married to Prince William, second in line to the throne.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Grandson to the Queen, will one day be King.
Kelly Clarkson, American singer, songwriter, actress and TV personality.
Anne Hathaway, American actress.
James Anderson, England cricketer, leading wicket taker of all time in Test cricket.