What happened on Monday August 02, 1982?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1982:

• Greg Louganis wins gold in 3m springboard at 1982 World Championships On August 2, 1982, American diver Greg Louganis secured the gold medal in the men's 3-meter springboard event at the World Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He became the first diver to score over 700 points in an 11-dive competition, achieving a total of 752.67 points. This performance marked a significant milestone in his diving career. source: myjournalcourier.com
• Petra Schneider sets world record in swimming On August 2, 1982, German swimmer Petra Schneider set a world record in the women's 400-meter individual medley at the European Championships in Athens. Her time of 4:38.41 broke the previous record and solidified her status as one of the top swimmers of her era. source: swimmingworldmagazine.com
• Helsinki Metro officially opens in Finland The Helsinki Metro, the first metro system in Finland, officially opened on August 2, 1982. The initial line connected the city center to the eastern suburb of Vuosaari, marking a significant development in public transportation for the region. The metro has since expanded and serves as a vital part of Helsinki's urban transit system. source: hsl.fi
• Roger Ebert's 'Movie News' Debuts Roger Ebert's 'Movie News' television program premieres on the ABC FM network, expanding film criticism's reach through broadcast media.
• Helder Postiga Birth Helder Postiga, a notable Portuguese football (soccer) player, is born.

Events in 1982

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

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August 02, 1982 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1982 can also be written as 8/2/1982 in the US and as 2/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 02, 1982:

• Carla Lonzi
• Cathleen Nesbitt

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. John Cougar - Hurts So Good
3. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1982 was Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Irene Cara - Fame
4. Yazoo - Don't Go
5. Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1982 was And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Dreamgirls Featuring Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
2. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
3. Jeffrey Osborne - I Really Don't Need No Light
4. Paul Oakenfold Presents Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
5. Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 02, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 04:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1982.

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Someone born on August 02, 1982 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 23 days old,

or 2286 weeks

or 16002 days old,

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