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What happened on Sunday February 28, 1982?

About February 28th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 28, 1982, the Puerto Rican nationalist group FALN detonated four bombs in New York City's Wall Street area, targeting the New York and American Stock Exchanges, Merrill Lynch, and Chase Manhattan Bank. The explosions caused no injuries but resulted in shattered windows and minor structural damage. FALN claimed responsibility, stating the attacks were in protest against 'Yankee imperialism' and in solidarity with the Salvadoran people.
  • Day of the week: February 28th, 1982 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Centerfold by The J. Geils Band
  • #1 UK song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit
  • Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer

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February 28, 1982: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1982:

  • FALN bombs Wall Street financial district On February 28, 1982, the Puerto Rican nationalist group FALN detonated four bombs in New York City's Wall Street area, targeting the New York and American Stock Exchanges, Merrill Lynch, and Chase Manhattan Bank. The explosions caused no injuries but resulted in shattered windows and minor structural damage. FALN claimed responsibility, stating the attacks were in protest against 'Yankee imperialism' and in solidarity with the Salvadoran people. source: cia.gov
  • Ayako Okamoto wins Arizona Copper Classic in 1982 Ayako Okamoto secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the Arizona Copper Classic on February 28, 1982, defeating Sally Little in a sudden-death playoff. Okamoto's winning score was 281 (−7), achieved with rounds of 70, 72, 70, and 69. source: en.wikipedia.org

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February 28, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 28, 1982?


February 28, 1982 was a Sunday and it was the 59th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1982 can also be written as 2/28/1982 in the US and as 28/2/1982 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 28, 1982?


Famous people born on February 28, 1982:

  • Natalia Vodianova
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    Natalia Vodianova is a Russian supermodel, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for her successful international modeling career and her extensive charitable work. [bio]

  • Randi Zuckerberg
    Randi Zuckerberg

    Digital media executive, author, and entrepreneur known for her work at Facebook and her advocacy for women in technology.

  • Aurélien Capoue
    Aurélien Capoue
  • Shashank Khaitan
    Shashank Khaitan
  • Verena Bentele
    Verena Bentele

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February 28, 1982: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1982:

  • Anacleto Bendazzi
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February 28, 1982: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1982 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 28, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1982 was Centerfold by The J. Geils Band, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

  1. - Centerfold youtube
  2. - Open Arms youtube
  3. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) youtube
  4. - Shake It Up youtube
  5. - That Girl youtube

February 28, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight youtube
  2. - Mickey youtube
  3. - Love Plus One youtube
  4. - It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It youtube
  5. - Centerfold youtube

February 28, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1982 was That Girl by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

  1. - That Girl youtube
  2. - Call Me
  3. - If You Think You're Lonely
  4. - Mirror Mirror
  5. - Tell Me Tomorrow - Part I
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February 28, 1982: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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February 28, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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February 28, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1982 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:22 am and setting at 11:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Mar 09, 1982.

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How old is someone born on February 28, 1982?


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