What happened on Wednesday February 03, 1982?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1982:

• Syrian Military Crackdown in Harran Syrian President Hafez al-Assad ordered a military operation to suppress Muslim Brotherhood members in the city of Harran, marking a significant moment in Syria's internal political conflict.
• Columbia Shuttle Preparation for STS-3 The Space Shuttle Columbia was transported to Vandenberg Air Force Base in preparation for the upcoming STS-3 mission, an important step in NASA's space exploration program.
• John Holmes Murder Trial Notorious adult film actor John Holmes was ordered to stand trial for murder, a significant legal proceeding that would later become part of Hollywood's dark criminal history.
• Record-Breaking Helicopter Lift in USSR A Soviet helicopter achieved a remarkable lifting record of 56,888 kg in Podmoscovnoe, demonstrating advanced Soviet aerospace engineering capabilities.
• Extreme Disco Dancing Endurance John Sharples from England set an extraordinary record by continuously disco dancing for 371 hours, showcasing remarkable physical and mental endurance.

Events in 1982

February 03, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1982

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1982

February 03, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 34th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1982 can also be written as 2/3/1982 in the US and as 3/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1982 in February 1982 calendar

Famous people born on February 03, 1982:

• Bridget Regan

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• Edna St Vincent Millay

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Famous people born in 1982

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February 03, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
3. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
4. Quarterflash - Harden My Heart
5. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around

February 03, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1982 was A Town Called Malice / Precious by The Jam, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. The Jam - A Town Called Malice / Precious
2. The Stranglers - Golden Brown
3. Kraftwerk - The Model / Computer Love
4. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
5. Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie

February 03, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1982 was Call Me by Skyy, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Skyy - Call Me
2. Daryl Hall John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
3. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
4. Teddy Pendergrass - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
5. Stevie Wonder - That Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 03, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:40 pm and setting at 03:38 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 03, 1982

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Someone born on February 03, 1982 is:

43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 20 days old,

or 2255 weeks

or 15785 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1982?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 03, 1982.

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