What happened on Saturday February 02, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1980:

• Abscam operation exposed in the United States On February 2, 1980, the FBI's Abscam operation was publicly revealed, leading to a major political scandal. The operation involved undercover agents posing as representatives of a fictitious Arab sheik to expose bribery and corruption among public officials. It resulted in several convictions, including members of Congress, and raised significant ethical questions about law enforcement practices. source: fbi.gov
• New Mexico State Penitentiary riot On February 2, 1980, inmates at the Penitentiary of New Mexico in Santa Fe initiated a violent uprising, taking control of the facility for 36 hours. The riot resulted in the deaths of 33 inmates and injuries to over 200 individuals. Twelve prison officers were taken hostage, with seven sustaining serious injuries. The incident led to significant reforms in New Mexico's prison system. source: washingtonpost.com
• The Specials' 'Too Much Too Young' tops UK Singles Chart On February 2, 1980, The Specials' live EP 'The Special A.K.A. Live!' reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, featuring the track 'Too Much Too Young'. The EP, recorded in Coventry, marked the band's first chart-topping single.
• Revolutionary Communist Party of Turkey founded The Revolutionary Communist Party of Turkey (TDKP) was established on February 2, 1980, as a clandestine communist organization. It considers itself the successor to the People's Liberation Army of Turkey (THKO) and adheres to the political line of the Albanian Party of Labour. source: en.wikipedia.org
• William Howard Stein, Nobel laureate in Chemistry, dies at 68 William Howard Stein, an American biochemist renowned for his work on ribonuclease and the development of the automated amino acid analyzer, passed away on February 2, 1980, in New York City at the age of 68. source: britannica.com

Events in 1980

February 02, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 02, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1980 can also be written as 2/2/1980 in the US and as 2/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 02, 1980:

• Radric Davis

  Better known by his stage name Gucci Mane, he is an influential American rapper who significantly impacted Southern hip-hop and trap music.

• Florent Balmont
• Eugene Perelshteyn

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1980:

• William Howard Stein

  American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911).

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

February 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

February 02, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
3. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
4. The O'Jays - Forever Mine
5. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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February 02, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1980 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 1980 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 02, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 08:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Someone born on February 02, 1980 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 22 days old,

or 2416 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16913 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 02, 1980.

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