What Happened on February 1, 1982

Historical Events

"Late Night With David Letterman"

"Late Night With David Letterman" debuts on NBC-TV; Bill Murray is his first guest

  • Senegal & Gambia form loose confederation (Senegambia)

Famous Birthdays

  • Gavin Henson, Welsh rugby union utility back (33 caps Wales, 1 British & Irish Lions; Swansea, Ospreys), born in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan, Wales
  • Shoaib Malik, Pakistani cricket batsman and captain (35 Tests, top score 245; 285 ODIs; 110 T20I; Central Punjab, Gloucestershire CCC, Warwickshire CCC), born in Sialkot, Pakistan

About February 1, 1982

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
  • UK #1 Song: The Model/Computer Love - Kraftwerk