Historical Events
- Several thousand Argentine troops invade and seize the Falkland Islands from the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
- Bianca Chatfield, Australian netball defender (42 caps; World C'ship gold 2007; C'wealth Games gold 2014) and TV personality (The Block 2018), born in Somerville, Mornington Peninsula, Australia
- David Ferrer, Spanish tennis player (World #3 2013; Davis Cup champion Spain 2008, 09, 11; French Open 2013 runner-up; 23 ATP titles), born in Xàbia, Alicante, Spain
- Jeremy Bloom, American alpine skier (FIS Freestyle World Ski C'ships gold dual moguls 2003) and football wide receiver (Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Loveland, Colorado
- Leyla Milani, Iranian-Canadian actress and model, born in Toronto, Ontario
- Marco Amelia, Italian soccer goalkeeper (9 caps; 2006 FIFA World Cup; Livorno), born in Frascati, Italy
About April 2, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- #1 Song: Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band