What Happened on February 2, 1983

Historical Events

  • CBS' premiere of fact based WW2 drama "The Scarlet and the Black", based on the life of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty

Bernardin Made Cardinal

Chicago Archbishop Joseph Bernardin is among 18 new cardinals named by Pope John Paul II

Famous Birthdays

  • Alex Westaway, British rock singer (Gunship; Fightstar), born in Northamptonshire, England
  • Carolina Klüft, Swedish athlete (Olympic gold heptathlon 2004; World C'ship gold 2003, 05, 07), born in Sandhult, Sweden
  • Will South, British indie rock singer-songwriter, piano player, and guitarist (Thirteen Senses - "Do No Wrong"), born in England
Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

  • Bryan Valentine, British cricket batsman (7 Tests, 2 x 100; Kent CCC, Cambridge University CC), dies at 75
  • Roy Horb, Suriname sergeant and putschist, commits suicide
  • Sam Chatmon, American Delta blues guitarist, banjo player, and singer (The Mississippi Sheiks), dies at 86
1983 Highlights

About February 2, 1983

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Africa - Toto
  • UK #1 Song: Down Under - Men At Work