What happened on Wednesday May 02, 1984?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1984:

• Itaipu Dam Begins Power Generation The massive Itaipu Dam, located on the border of Brazil and Paraguay, commenced power generation after nine years of construction. At the time, it was the world's largest hydroelectric dam, representing a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure.
• Sunday in the Park with George Broadway Premiere Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's innovative musical 'Sunday in the Park with George' opened at the Booth Theatre in New York City, running for 604 performances and later winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted an underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• US Underground Nuclear Test 'Orkney' The United States conducted an underground nuclear test named 'Orkney' at the Nevada Test Site, with an estimated yield of 250 tons, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons research and development.
• Liverpool International Garden Festival Opens The Liverpool International Garden Festival launched, showcasing innovative landscape design and horticultural achievements, contributing to urban renewal and cultural development in Liverpool, England.
• Jack Barry, Television Host, Dies Jack Barry, an influential American television host and producer best known for hosting 'Joker's Wild', passed away. Born in 1918, Barry was a significant figure in early television game show entertainment.
• Mattingly Breaks Up Perfect Game Don Mattingly's single dramatically interrupted Lamarr Hoyt's perfect game bid, highlighting the unpredictable and dramatic nature of baseball.
• Cleveland Indians' Andre Thornton Sets Baseball Record Cleveland Indians player Andre Thornton tied the record for most walks, achieving 6 walks in 16 innings, a remarkable feat demonstrating his strategic batting skills.

Events in 1984

May 02, 1984: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 02, 1984

Newspapers from May. 02, 1984

May 02, 1984 was a Wednesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1984 can also be written as 5/2/1984 in the US and as 2/5/1984 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1984 in May 1984 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1984:

• Thabo Sefolosha

  Thabo Sefolosha is a Swiss-born professional basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams, including the Chicago Bulls,...

Famous people born in 1984

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1984:

• Jack Barry

  Influential American game show host and producer who co-founded Barry & Enright Productions, a significant television production company in...

• Bob Clampett

  American animator, director, and producer (b. 1913).

• Maria Giuseppina Valdettaro

Famous people who died in 1984

Famous people who died on May 2nd

May 02, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1984 was Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
2. Lionel Richie - Hello
3. Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
4. Kenny Loggins - Footloose
5. Rick Springfield - Love Somebody

May 02, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Duran Duran - The Reflex
2. The Pointer Sisters - Automatic
3. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
4. Queen - I Want To Break Free
5. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy

May 02, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Lionel Richie - Hello
2. Cameo - She's Strange
3. Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further
4. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time
5. Luther Vandross - Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me

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, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1984 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1984 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, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 06:46 am and setting at 10:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on May 15, 1984.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1984

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Someone born on May 02, 1984 is:

41 years and 12 days old,

or 492 months and 12 days old,

or 2141 weeks

or 14987 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1984?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1984?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1984.

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