What happened on Friday April 02, 1982?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1982:

• Falklands War: Argentina Invades Falkland Islands On April 2, 1982, Argentina launched a military invasion of the Falkland Islands (known as Malvinas in Argentina), a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic. Several thousand Argentine troops seized control of the islands, sparking an international conflict with the United Kingdom that would lead to a subsequent military response and war.
• Space Shuttle Columbia Completes Third Mission The Space Shuttle Columbia successfully completed its third mission (STS-3) on April 2, 1982, continuing NASA's space exploration efforts during the early era of the Space Shuttle program.
• Unusual Baseball Protest by Oakland Athletics Pitcher In an exhibition game, Oakland Athletics' pitcher Steve McCatty came to bat using a 15-inch toy bat, following orders from manager Billy Martin. This was a protest against the disallowing of the designated hitter rule, creating a memorable and humorous moment in baseball history.
• Shandi Sullivan, American Model Shandi Sullivan, an American model, was noted on this date. No further specific details were provided about her career or significance.

Events in 1982

April 02, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1982

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1982

April 02, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1982 can also be written as 4/2/1982 in the US and as 2/4/1982 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1982 in April 1982 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1982:

• David Ferrer

  David Ferrer is a renowned Spanish professional tennis player who was ranked among the world's top players during his career.

• Leyla Milani

  Leyla Milani is a Canadian model and actress who gained recognition through various entertainment industry roles and modeling work.

• Marco Amelia

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on April 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1982 was I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
4. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
5. Olivia Newton-John - Make A Move On Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1982 was My Camera Never Lies by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Bucks Fizz - My Camera Never Lies
2. Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears
3. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
4. Chas & Dave - Ain't No Pleasing You
5. Imagination - Just An Illusion

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Stevie Wonder - That Girl
2. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
3. Smokey Robinson - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
4. Junior - Mama Used To Say
5. Lakeside - I Want To Hold Your Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 02, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 03:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 09, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1982.

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1982

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Someone born on April 02, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 2 days old,

or 2252 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15769 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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

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

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