What Happened on May 23, 1982

Historical Events

  • BBC warns Britain will bomb Argentina
  • Colin Wilson rides a surfboard 294 miles

Canonization

Pope John Paul II declares "Peerke" Donders a saint

Famous Birthdays

  • Cyrill Gloor, Swiss footballer
  • Malene Mortensen, Danish jazz and pop singer and songwriter, born in Denmark
  • Tristan Prettyman, American singer-songwriter, born in Del Mar, California

About May 23, 1982

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini

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