What happened on Friday February 05, 1982?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1982:

• Death of Neil Aggett, South African labor activist Neil Aggett, a South African doctor and trade unionist, died in police custody on February 5, 1982, after 70 days of detention without trial. Initially ruled a suicide, a 2022 inquest found he was killed by members of the apartheid-era Security Branch. source: theguardian.com
• Laker Airways collapses, owing £270 million On February 5, 1982, Laker Airways, a pioneering budget airline, ceased operations, filing for receivership with debts totaling £270 million. The collapse stranded approximately 6,000 passengers, who were assisted by other airlines such as British Airways, Pan American Airways, Air Florida, and British Caledonian. The airline's founder, Sir Freddie Laker, later filed a $1.7 billion antitrust lawsuit against several major airlines, alleging a conspiracy to drive his company out of business through predatory pricing. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• Operation Tiburon concludes with significant marijuana seizure On February 5, 1982, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the conclusion of Operation Tiburon, a 14-month counterdrug operation targeting Colombian marijuana trafficking. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 6.4 million pounds of marijuana, accounting for about 20% of the annual marijuana entering the United States at that time. Additionally, 495 individuals were arrested, and 95 vessels were seized. Attorney General William French Smith described the operation as "the most successful international marijuana interdiction effort to date." source: en.wikipedia.org
• 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.

Events in 1982

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

LIFE magazines from February 1982

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Your poster from 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.

February 05, 1982 in February 1982 calendar

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.

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

Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1982:

• Neil Aggett

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

Famous people who died in 1982

Famous people who died on February 5th

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. The J. Geils Band - Centerfold
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
3. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
4. Quarterflash - Harden My Heart
5. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around

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. The Jam - A Town Called Malice / Precious
2. The Stranglers - Golden Brown
3. Kraftwerk - The Model / Computer Love
4. Tight Fit - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
5. Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie

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. Skyy - Call Me
2. Daryl Hall John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
3. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely
4. Teddy Pendergrass - You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
5. Stevie Wonder - That Girl

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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1982

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Someone born on February 05, 1982 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 20 days old,

or 2311 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16180 days old,

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

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 5th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 05, 1982.

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