What Happened on April 2, 1983

Historical Events

Sports History

New York Islanders right wing Mike Bossy scores in a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins to become the first player in NHL history to score 60 goals in 3 consecutive seasons

Famous Birthdays

  • Felix Borja, Ecuadorian soccer forward (22 caps; El Nacional), born in San Lorenzo, Ecuador
  • Yung Joc [Jasiel Robinson], American rapper ("It's Goin' Down"), born in Atlanta, Georgia

About April 2, 1983

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Is There Something I Should Know - Duran Duran