What happened on Wednesday February 02, 1983?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1983:

• Giovanni Vigliotto's bigamy trial begins in Phoenix, Arizona Giovanni Vigliotto, who admitted to marrying 105 women, began his fraud and bigamy trial in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 2, 1983. The trial attracted significant media attention, with numerous women testifying against him. Vigliotto was later convicted on all counts and sentenced to 34 years in prison. source: upi.com
• Pope John Paul II invests 18 new cardinals On February 2, 1983, Pope John Paul II elevated 18 new cardinals, including Archbishop Joseph Bernardin of Chicago and Archbishop Jozef Glemp of Poland. The ceremony took place in St. Peter's Basilica, with approximately 25,000 attendees. This move aimed to internationalize the College of Cardinals, reflecting the Church's global mission. source: washingtonpost.com
• Carolina Klüft: Swedish Athlete Carolina Klüft, born on February 2, 1983, in Sandhult, Sweden, is a retired Swedish track and field athlete renowned for her achievements in the heptathlon, long jump, and pentathlon. She secured a gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2004 Athens Olympics and is celebrated for winning three consecutive World Championship titles in the heptathlon (2003, 2005, 2007). Klüft retired from competitive athletics in September 2012. source: britannica.com
• Bryan Valentine: English Cricket Player Dies Bryan Valentine, an English cricket player who represented England in 7 Test matches and scored 454 runs, passed away on this date.
• Roy Horb: Suriname Sergeant's Suicide Roy Horb, a Surinamese sergeant involved in a political putsch, committed suicide on this date.

Events in 1983

February 02, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 02, 1983 was a Wednesday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1983 can also be written as 2/2/1983 in the US and as 2/2/1983 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 02, 1983:

• Nathan Fielder

  Nathan Fielder is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer, best known for creating and starring in the Comedy Central series 'Nathan for You.' His work is recognized for its dry, deadpan humor and unconventional comedic style. More recently, he co-created and starred in the HBO show 'The Rehearsal.' [bio]

• Carolina Klüft

  Carolina Klüft is a renowned Swedish heptathlete who dominated the sport in the early 2000s, winning multiple world and Olympic...

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1983:

• Sam Chatmon

  American singer and guitarist (b. 1897).

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1983 was Africa by Toto, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Toto - Africa
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
4. Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me
5. Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon

February 02, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1983 was Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
2. Men At Work - Down Under
3. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
4. The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times
5. Tears For Fears - Change

February 02, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1983 was Outstanding by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. The Gap Band - Outstanding
2. Evelyn King - Betcha She Don't Love You
3. Tyrone Davis - Are You Serious
4. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
5. Chaka Khan - Got To Be There

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

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February 02, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1983 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 1983 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, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 10:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1983.

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Someone born on February 02, 1983 is:

43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 22 days old,

or 2259 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15817 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 02, 1983.

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