Historical Events
- "Centerfold" by J. Geils Band hits #1 on pop chart
Famous Birthdays
Alice Eve (42 years old)
English actress (She's Out of My League; Star Trek Into Darkness), born in London
- Tank [Lü Jianzhong], Taiwanese singer, born in Taitung City, Taiwan
Famous Deaths
- Ben Nicholson, English painter and sculptor (Circle), dies at 87
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About February 6, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
- #1 Song: The Model/Computer Love - Kraftwerk