What happened on Friday February 05, 1982?

About February 5th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: Neil Aggett, a prominent South African labor leader and anti-apartheid activist, died by suicide while in police detention, highlighting the brutal treatment of political dissidents during the apartheid era.
  • Day of the week: February 5th, 1982 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Centerfold by The J. Geils Band
  • #1 UK song: A Town Called Malice / Precious by The Jam
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

More about February 5th, 1982? See below for more news and curiosities on February 5th, 1982.

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February 05, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1982:

  • Death of Neil Aggett, South African Labor Activist Neil Aggett, a prominent South African labor leader and anti-apartheid activist, died by suicide while in police detention, highlighting the brutal treatment of political dissidents during the apartheid era.
  • Laker Airways Collapses Laker Airways, a pioneering low-cost international airline based in London, dramatically collapsed with massive debts of £270 million (US$351 million), leaving approximately 6,000 passengers stranded and marking a significant moment in aviation history.
  • Major DEA Marijuana Seizure The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted a massive drug interdiction operation, seizing 3,192 tons of marijuana and arresting 495 individuals, demonstrating the agency's aggressive approach to drug enforcement.
  • President Reagan's Birthday President Ronald Reagan celebrates his 71st birthday, continuing his tenure as the 40th President of the United States during a pivotal period of the Cold War.
  • Suriname President Resigns and Flees President Chin A Sen resigns from his position and seeks refuge in the Netherlands, indicating political instability in Suriname during the early 1980s.
  • Chin A Sen Ends Presidential Term in Suriname Surinamese President Chin A Sen concludes his presidential term, marking a transition in the country's political leadership during a period of significant regional political changes.

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February 05, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 05, 1982?


February 05, 1982 was a Friday and it was the 36th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1982 can also be written as 2/5/1982 in the US and as 5/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 05, 1982?


Famous people born on February 05, 1982:

  • Rodrigo Palacio

    Renowned Argentinian soccer player famous for his exceptional goal-scoring skills and professional career in top-tier football clubs.

  • Pablo Palacios

    Professional Ecuadorian footballer who played in national leagues.

  • Jenn Suhr

    American professional pole vaulter and Olympic gold medalist known for her exceptional athletic performance.

  • Kaz James
  • Marc Kennedy
  • Yū Kobayashi
  • Romy Logsch
  • Ricardo Pessoa
  • Christoph Schubert
  • Filippo Strocchi
  • Pumwaree Yodkamol
  • Tomáš Kopecký
  • Eleonora Lascala
  • Michael Horvath
  • Patrick Iwosso

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February 05, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1982:

  • Neil Aggett

    Kenyan-south african physician and union leader (b. 1953).

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February 05, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 1st and February 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 05, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

  1. - Centerfold youtube
  2. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) youtube
  3. - Waiting For A Girl Like You youtube
  4. - Harden My Heart youtube
  5. - Turn Your Love Around youtube

February 05, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1982 was A Town Called Malice / Precious by The Jam, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

  1. - A Town Called Malice / Precious youtube
  2. - Golden Brown youtube
  3. - The Model / Computer Love youtube
  4. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight youtube
  5. - Oh Julie youtube

February 05, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1982 was Call Me by Skyy, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

  1. - Call Me
  2. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  3. - If You Think You're Lonely
  4. - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
  5. - That Girl youtube
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February 05, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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February 05, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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February 05, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 05, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 05:45 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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How old is someone born on February 05, 1982?


Someone born on February 05, 1982 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 9 days old,

or 2257 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15804 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1982?

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