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Born in 1982: Germany
This was Germany in 1982. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Germany like in 1982?
Here is what Germany was like in 1982. The biggest song was “Maid of Orleans”. In cinemas, people watched “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”. In the news: "Berlin Appeal" for peace in the GDR. 1982 was also the Year of the Water Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1982.
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Songs
- Maid of Orleans · OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
- Skandal im Sperrbezirk · Spider Murphy Gang
- Felicità · Al Bano & Romina Power
- Adios Amor · Andy Borg
- Der Kommissar · Falco
Films
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial · No. 1 at the German box office 1982
- The Professional · No. 2 at the German box office 1982
- The Taming of the Scoundrel · No. 3 at the German box office 1982
On TV
- Aktuelle Kamera (East German news) · East Germany (GDR) · DFF
- What's My Line? · ARD · BR
- Aktenzeichen XY … Unsolved · ZDF
- ZDF-Hitparade · ZDF
Cartoons
- The Show with the Mouse · ARD · WDR
- The Pink Panther Show · ZDF
- Tom and Jerry · ZDF
- Meister Eder and his Pumuckl · TV series
Cars
- Opel Rekord · Opel
- East Germany: Trabant 601 · Sachsenring Zwickau (DDR)
- East Germany: Wartburg 353 · Automobilwerk Eisenach (DDR)
- Opel Manta · Opel
Snacks and ice creams
- Brauner Bär · Langnese
- Raider · Mars
- Gyros · Greek grill
- Fruchtzwerge · Danone
Phones and gadgets
- A phone in almost every home · Deutsche Bundespost
- The compact disc · Philips/Polygram & Sony
- The B-Netz: dial your car phone yourself · Deutsche Bundespost (1972-01-14)
Fashion
- Exquisit shops (East Germany) · Upmarket fashion in the GDR
- The green parka (East Germany) · Student look
- Escada · Munich luxury fashion
Sports
- East Germany: Berliner FC Dynamo are DDR champions · DDR-Oberliga 1982–83 (East Germany)
- Bayern Munich win the German Cup · DFB-Pokal final 1981–82 (1982-05-01)
- West Germany lose the World Cup final · 1982 FIFA World Cup final, Madrid (1982-07-11)
- Hamburger SV are German champions · Bundesliga 1982–83 (1983-06-04)
Popular baby names
- Christian · Boys
- Stefanie · Girls
- Julia · Girls
- Stefan · Boys
- Katrin · Girls
- Sebastian · Boys
In the news
- "Berlin Appeal" for peace in the GDR (1982-01-25)
- Genocide of Sinti and Roma recognised (1982-03-17)
- Nicole wins Eurovision with "Ein bißchen Frieden" (1982-04-24)
- NATO summit in Bonn (1982-06-10)
- Bomb at Munich-Riem airport (1982-07-31)
- The 250th Starfighter crash (1982-08-26)
- Artists for Peace concert in Bochum (1982-09-11)
- Social-liberal coalition collapses (1982-09-17)
1982: the Year of the Water Dog
People born from about 4 February 1982 to 3 February 1983 share the Dog as their year animal, with the Water element: loyalty and fairness with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Rooster year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Germany like in 1982?
Here is what Germany was like in 1982. The biggest song was “Maid of Orleans”. In cinemas, people watched “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”. In the news: "Berlin Appeal" for peace in the GDR. 1982 was also the Year of the Water Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1982.
What was the No. 1 song in Germany in 1982?
“Maid of Orleans” was the biggest song of 1982 in Germany.
What animal year was 1982?
1982 was the Year of the Water Dog, from about 4 February 1982 to 3 February 1983. People born in January 1982 belong to the Metal Rooster year.
What were popular baby names in Germany in 1982?
Popular names included Christian, Stefanie, Julia, and Stefan.
How old is someone born in 1982?
Someone born in 1982 turns 44 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
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Last updated October 27, 2026