Sunday May 02, 1982: on this day

May 02, 1982 was the 122nd day of the year 1982, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 02, 1982 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1982, who was born and died on May 02, 1982, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1982, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts), movies (e.g. Notturno, directed by Giorgio Bontempi), TV series (e.g. Los Gozos Y Las Sombras) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1982 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1982?


May 02, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1982 can also be written as 5/2/1982 in the US and as 2/5/1982 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1982:

  • Falklands war: argentine cruiser general belgrano sunk by british submarine conqueror, killing more than 350 men
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 02, 1982
  • Beth daniel wins lpga birmingham golf classic.
  • Falklands war: the british nuclear submarine hms  sinks the argentine cruiser ara .

May 02, 1982: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 02, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Dog personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1982 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 02, 1982 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1982 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 02, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 04:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1982.

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Who was born on May 02, 1982?


Famous people born on May 02, 1982:

  • Adaleah Takahashi

    Adaleah Takahashi is a versatile musician known for her captivating performances and innovative compositions.

  • Lorie (singer)

    Lorie is a french singer known for her pop music and successful music career.

  • Blythe Hartley

    Canadian diver who won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics.

  • Poppy Harlow

    American journalist known for her work on CNN and Forbes.

  • Timothy Benjamin

    Welsh sprinter.

  • Johan Botha

    South african cricketer.

  • Jamie Dornan

    Actor.

  • Lorie

    French teenager singer becoming tv actress, sometimes presented as the french "soft" version of britney spears.

  • Osman Zeki Korkmaz
  • Federico Marín
  • Naoya Matsumoto
  • Tomáš Mojžíš
  • Valeria Bilello
  • Sara Bellodi
  • Luigi Castaldo
  • Iván Cervantes
  • Jamie Dantzscher
  • Fábio Felício
  • Chiara Gensini

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

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May 02, 1982: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 41 years 10 months old,

or 502 months and 17 days old,

or 2185 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15297 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1982.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1982?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1982.

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May 02, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1982:

  • Hugh Marlowe

    Actor jim matthews-another world, dies at 71.

  • Helmut Dantine

    American actor/director/producer, in beverly hills, los angeles, california, of a massive coronary at age 64 (born 1917).

  • Pablo Pacheco
  • Nelson Iacovini
  • Salomon Bochner
  • Wini Shaw
  • Virginia Vestoff

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 1982: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1982:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1982:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1982:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 02, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

May 02, 1982: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love Rock 'N Roll
  2. - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
  3. - Ebony And Ivory
  4. - Freeze-Frame
  5. - Don't Talk To Strangers

May 02, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

May 02, 1982: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1982 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ebony And Ivory
  2. - A Little Peace
  3. - I Won't Let You Down
  4. - Only You
  5. - House Of Fun

May 02, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1982 was If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another by Richard "Dimples" Fields, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

May 02, 1982: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 1982 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another
  2. - That Girl
  3. - Circles
  4. - Get Down On It
  5. - The Gigolo

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May 02, 1982: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1982 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Notturno

Notturno

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Giorgio Bontempi

Starring: Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani

Country: Italy

Gian Burrasca

Gian Burrasca

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Pier Francesco Pingitore

Starring: Mario Carotenuto, Marisa Merlini, Alvaro Vitali, Clara Colosimo, Gigi Reder, Gianfranco Barra, Enzo Robutti, Gisella Sofio, Toni Ucci, Diana Dei, Dino Emanuelli, Luca Sportelli

Country: Italy

Big Meat Eater

Big Meat Eater

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Chris Windsor

Starring: Clarence 'Big' Miller, George Dawson, Andrew Gillies, Stephen Dimopoulos

Tag: The Assassination Game

Tag: The Assassination Game

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Nick Castle

Starring: Robert Carradine, Linda Hamilton, Kristine DeBell, Perry Lang

Visiting Hours

Visiting Hours

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Jean-Claude Lord

Starring: Michael Ironside, Lee Grant, Linda Purl, William Shatner

May 02, 1982: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1982 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Los gozos y las sombras

Los gozos y las sombras

Release year: 1982

Starring: Eusebio Poncela, Carlos Larrañaga, Charo López, Rafael Alonso

Country: Spain

Middletown

Middletown

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Brian Kirk

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1982

Directed by: Franco Amurri

Ochame kami monogatari koro koro Pollon

Ochame kami monogatari koro koro Pollon

Release year: 1982

May 02, 1982: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1982 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney by Andrew A. Rooney

A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney

By:

Andy Rooney's Best Essays, More Than 50 in All, are collected in A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney.

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda'S Workout Book

By:

Jane Fonda's Book of Workouts

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

By:

After the end of World War II a decorated sergeant Michael Wilson is admitted to the mental warfare of a Pacific military facility. There are five survivors who remain united in their devotion to Honour Langtry, their nurse.

When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

By:

Harold Kushner's 3-year-old son was diagnosed by a degenerative condition and told he would not live to his teens. This left him with one of the most difficult questions in life:

May 02, 1982: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 02, 1982 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jack the Giantkiller

Jack the Giantkiller

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze, Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Bolo

Bolo

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Action (4-directional scroller)

Publisher: Synergistic Software

Bubbles

Bubbles

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Salmon Run

Salmon Run

Platform: Atari 8-bit (original) VIC-20

Genre: action

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange Showcase Software

Atlantis

Atlantis

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Arcade game

Publisher: Imagic

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 1982?

On May 02, 1982 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1982?

On May 02, 1982 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1982?

On May 02, 1982 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

Find out more about May 2nd

history

What happened in 1982?

1982 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Canada Constitution Act replaces British North America Act
  • In accordance with Camp David, Israel completes Sinai withdrawal
  • Yanks fire manager Bob Lemon and replaces him with Gene Michael

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What was the calendar for May 1982?

May 1982 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1982 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 2, 1982