Historical Events
- Falklands War: Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk by British submarine 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? 41 years, 11 months and 25 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