June 2nd, 1982, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 153 of 1982. The decade was the 1980s.
38 years, 7 months and 19 days have passed since June 2nd, 1982.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on June 2nd, 1982:
United States: Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
United Kingdom: House Of Fun - Madness
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Rocky III" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is June 2nd, 1982 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual.
In America, the song Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, House Of Fun by Madness is the number one hit song. Ronald Reagan is currently the President of the United States and the movie Rocky III is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher is the current Prime Minister. In fashion, women are currently wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 70s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback. Because it's 1982, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Survivor, Men at Work, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Dexys Midnight Runners, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Happy Days", "The Jeffersons", "Quincy, M.E." and "Magnum, P.I.". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", "Galaxian" and "Donkey Kong". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" and "Happy Days".
Popular toys include the likes of "Lego Technic", "Hungry Hungry Hippos", "Rubik's Cube" and "Monchhichi / Chicaboo".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on June 2nd, 1982.
Early 1980s fashion.
The early 80s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants and embroidered jeans were all popular during this period. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
Iran-Iraq War
Between the 22nd of September, 1980, and the 20th of August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
1982 in music.
Popular music artists in 1982 included Olivia Newton-John, Survivor, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, The J. Geils Band, The Human League and John Cougar.
Time Person of the Year: 1982.
"The Computer" is named as the Time Person of the Year in 1982.
1982 in movies.
Movies released in 1982 included E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Tootsie, An Officer and a Gentleman, Rocky III, Porky's, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, 48 Hrs., Poltergeist, Annie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Blade Runner, Rambo: First Blood, Conan the Barbarian and The Thing.
Willie Nelson - "Always on My Mind"
"Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson would go on to win a Grammy for 1982's Song of the Year.
Gandhi
"Gandhi" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1982.
Who were the best football players in 1982?
In 1982, the best soccer players were Paolo Rossi, Alain Giresse, Zbigniew Boniek, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bruno Conti, Rinat Dasayev, Pierre Littbarski, Dino Zoff, Michel Platini and Bernd Schuster.
Who were the best NBA players in 1982?
The best NBA players in 1982 were Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Julius Erving, George Gervin and Gus Williams.
Falklands War
The Falklands War is occurring between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
38 years, 7 months and 19 days have passed since June 2nd, 1982.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 22 of 1982.
Leap Year: 1982 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on June 2nd, 1982, will be 38 years of age.
People born in 1982 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 391820400.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around June 2nd, 1982:
May 14th, 1982: Conan the Barbarian (1982) is released in movie theaters.
May 21st, 1982: The movie Annie (1982) is released in cinemas.
May 26th, 1982: Football: Aston Villa win the European Cup after defeating Bayern Munich 1-0.
May 27th, 1982: FA Cup Final 1982: Tottenham Hotspur defeat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 in a replay.
May 29th, 1982: The single "Eye of the Tiger" is released by Survivor. .
June 4th, 1982: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) is released.
June 4th, 1982: The horror film Poltergeist (1982) is released in cinemas.
June 8th, 1982: The Los Angeles Lakers win the 1982 NBA Finals after they defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2.
June 11th, 1982: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is released in cinemas.
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 2nd of June:
Republic Day (Italy)
US President
Who was the US President on June 2nd, 1982?
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on June 2nd, 1982?
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on June 2nd, 1982 was probably conceived around the 23rd of August, 1981. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 2nd, 1982 is the 12th of March, 1983. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about June 2nd, 1982.
14,113 days have passed since this date.
1,219,366,800 seconds have passed since the June 2nd, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,422,594,600 times.
Since June 2nd, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 629,193,268,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 203,227,800 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 104,865,545 steps. That's about 46,607 miles!
Since this date, 14,632,402 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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