What happened on Friday May 02, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1980:

• IRA members arrested after ambush on Antrim Road On May 2, 1980, members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army's 'M60 gang' were arrested after an ambush on Antrim Road. The unit, including Paul Magee, Joe Doherty, and Angelo Fusco, had previously killed Constable Stephen Magill on April 9, 1980. The May 2 operation was disrupted when an eight-man patrol from the British Army's Special Air Service arrived in plain clothes, leading to their arrest. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Nepal holds referendum on governmental system On May 2, 1980, Nepal conducted its first nationwide referendum, offering citizens a choice between maintaining the non-partisan panchayat system or adopting a multi-party system. The panchayat system received 54.7% of the votes, while the multi-party system garnered 45.3%. Voter turnout was 67%. Following the referendum, King Birendra appointed a Constitution Reforms Commission to implement constitutional amendments, including direct elections to the Rashtriya Panchayat and the election of the prime minister by the parliament. source: countrystudies.us
• Death of George Pál, Hungarian-Born Filmmaker George Pál, a Hungarian-American animator, film director, and producer renowned for his work in the science fiction genre, died of a heart attack in Beverly Hills, California, on May 2, 1980, at the age of 72. He is interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. source: en.wikipedia.org
• US conducts nuclear test at Nevada Test Site on May 2, 1980 On May 2, 1980, the United States conducted an underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site. This test was part of the Operation Tinderbox series, which included 14 nuclear tests conducted between 1979 and 1980. The specific details of the test conducted on this date, such as its yield and exact location, are not specified in the available sources. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Ferguson Jenkins reaches 100 wins in both leagues On May 2, 1980, Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins became the fourth pitcher in Major League Baseball history to achieve 100 wins in both the American and National Leagues. He accomplished this milestone by leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Arlington Stadium. source: baseball-almanac.com
• Pope John Paul II begins African tour On May 2, 1980, Pope John Paul II commenced his inaugural African pilgrimage, visiting six nations: Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ghana, Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), and Ivory Coast. The tour aimed to strengthen the Catholic Church's presence and address social issues across the continent. source: washingtonpost.com
• Sweden's largest labor dispute since 1909 begins with massive strikes and lockouts On May 2, 1980, Sweden experienced its largest labor dispute since the 1909 general strike. The Swedish Employers' Confederation (SAF) initiated a lockout of 770,000 workers after the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) rejected a government wage proposal of a 2.3% increase, demanding 11%. In response, unions called for strikes involving over 100,000 additional workers, leading to widespread disruptions across the country. source: washingtonpost.com
• Clarrie Grimmett dies at 88 in Adelaide Clarrie Grimmett, renowned New Zealand-born Australian cricketer, passed away in Adelaide, South Australia, on May 2, 1980, at the age of 88. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

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

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May 02, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1980 can also be written as 5/2/1980 in the US and as 2/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1980:

• Ellie Kemper

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• Brad Richards

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• Troy Murphy

  Troy Murphy is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams during his career.

• Fabrice Pancrate
• Nichola Goddard
• Natascha Berg
• Francesco Facchinetti
• Artūras Masiulis
• Berry Powel
• Monika Michalik
• Svitlana Serbina
• Ol'ha Ljaškova
• Dave Mackay
• Marc-Olivier Hassoun
• Ronetta Smith
• Paige Peterson
• Caylen Croft

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1980:

• George Pal

  Renowned Hungarian-American animator, film producer, and pioneer in science fiction and special effects filmmaking.

• Clarrie Grimmett

  New zealand-australian cricketer (b. 1891).

• Théophile Alajouanine
• André-Marie Mbida

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
5. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Detroit Spinners - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
2. Liquid Gold - Dance Yourself Dizzy
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
5. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 08:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Someone born on May 02, 1980 is:

46 years and 23 days old,

or 552 months and 23 days old,

or 2403 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16824 days old,

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

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