Historical Events
- Falklands War: Argentine cruiser General Belgrano is sunk by British submarine HMS Conqueror, killing more than 350 men
Famous Birthdays
- Lorie [Laure Pester], French singer, born in Le Plessis-Bouchard, Île-de-France
Famous Weddings
Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama marries Yoshimi Katō
Famous Deaths
- Helmut Dantine, Austrian-American actor (Shadow of the Cloak), dies of a heart attack at 64
- Hugh Marlowe [Hipple], American actor (All About Eve, Ellery Queen), dies from a heart attack at 71
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About May 2, 1982
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Chariots Of Fire - Titles - Vangelis
#1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul Mccartney & Stevie Wonder
