What happened on Monday, May 2, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1983:

• Coalinga earthquake of 1983 caused significant damage On May 2, 1983, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Coalinga, California. The quake resulted in extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure, particularly in the town of Coalinga, and led to one fatality and numerous injuries. It was one of the most significant seismic events in California during the 1980s, prompting discussions on earthquake preparedness and building codes. source: usgs.gov
• Norm Van Brocklin dies of heart attack at 57 Norm Van Brocklin, a Hall of Fame quarterback and coach, died of a heart attack at his home in Social Circle, Georgia, on May 2, 1983, at age 57. source: britannica.com

Events in 1983

May 02, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1983

Newspapers from May. 02, 1983

May 02, 1983 was a Monday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1983 can also be written as 5/2/1983 in the US and as 2/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1983 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1983:

• Tina Maze

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• Maja Poljak
• Dani Sordo
• Gaius Charles
• Trần Đức Dương
• Kamil Baránek
• Kōstas Kakaroudīs
• Mariano Stendardo
• Serena Altavilla
• Alessandro Diamanti
• Meike de Nooy
• Marija Erić
• Adrián José Hernández Acosta
• Christa Rigozzi
• Maynor Figueroa
• Elizabeth Ho

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1983:

• Norm Van Brocklin

  Legendary NFL quarterback and coach who played for the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall...

• Pridi Banomyong

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on May 2nd

May 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1983 was Beat It by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Michael Jackson - Beat It
2. Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy
3. David Bowie - Let's Dance
4. Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
5. After The Fire - Der Kommissar

May 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Spandau Ballet - True
2. New Edition - Candy Girl
3. Heaven 17 - Temptation
4. The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
5. Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight

May 02, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1983 was Atomic Dog by George Clinton Featuring Coolio, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. George Clinton Featuring Coolio - Atomic Dog
2. Champaign - Try Again
3. Michael Jackson - Beat It
4. The Whispers - Tonight
5. New Edition - Candy Girl

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

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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, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1983 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, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 10:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1983 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1983

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Someone born on May 02, 1983 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 3 days old,

or 2257 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15801 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1983?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1983.

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