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Born in 1982: United States
This was United States in 1982. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was United States like in 1982?
Here is what United States was like in 1982. The biggest song was “Physical”. In cinemas, people watched “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”. In the news: Commodore 64 launched. 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
- Physical · Olivia Newton-John
- Eye of the Tiger · Survivor
- I Love Rock 'n Roll · Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- Ebony and Ivory · Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
- Centerfold · The J. Geils Band
Films
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial · Universal
- Tootsie · Sony Pictures
- An Officer and a Gentleman · Paramount Pictures
On TV
- Dallas · CBS
- 60 Minutes · CBS
- 60 Minutes · CBS
- Dallas · CBS
Cartoons
- The Bugs Bunny Show · ABC / CBS · Warner Bros.
- Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids · CBS / Filmation
- Schoolhouse Rock! · ABC
- Super Friends · ABC / Hanna-Barbera
Cars
- Ford F-Series pickup · Ford
- Ford Escort · Ford
- First American-built Honda Accord · Honda (1982-11-01)
Snacks and ice creams
- Chicken McNuggets · McDonald's
- Diet Coke · Coca-Cola (1982-07-08)
Phones and gadgets
- Cordless phones · various makers
- Sony Walkman · Sony
- Commodore 64 · Commodore
Fashion
- The preppy look
- Shoulder pads and power dressing
- Leg warmers
Sports
- San Francisco 49ers win their first Super Bowl · Super Bowl XVI (1982-01-24)
- Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA championship · 1982 NBA Finals (1982-06-08)
- St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series · 1982 World Series (1982-10-20)
Popular baby names
- Jennifer · Girls
- Michael · Boys
- Jessica · Girls
- Christopher · Boys
- Amanda · Girls
- Matthew · Boys
In the news
- Commodore 64 launched (1982-01-07)
- AT&T agrees to break up (1982-01-08)
- Air Florida Flight 90 crashes into the Potomac (1982-01-13)
- 'Late Night with David Letterman' debuts (1982-02-01)
- Record April blizzard in the Northeast (1982-04-06)
- Knoxville World's Fair opens (1982-05-01)
- The Weather Channel begins (1982-05-02)
- 750,000 rally against nuclear weapons (1982-06-12)
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 United States like in 1982?
Here is what United States was like in 1982. The biggest song was “Physical”. In cinemas, people watched “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”. In the news: Commodore 64 launched. 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 United States in 1982?
“Physical” was the biggest song of 1982 in United States.
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 United States in 1982?
Popular names included Jennifer, Michael, Jessica, and Christopher.
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