Born on 2 February 1981

At A Glance

2 February 1981 at a glance

Day of the week

2 February 1981 was a Monday.

Kent Music Report No. 1

The Kent Music Report No. 1 was “(Just Like) Starting Over” by John Lennon.

Top Film of 1981

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1981 was Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Best-Selling Vehicle of 1981

Australia's top-selling new vehicle in 1981 was the Holden Commodore.

Star sign

The star sign for 2 February is Aquarius.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 2 February 1981 fell in the Year of the Monkey.

Birthstone

The birthstone for February is Amethyst.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 2 February 1981 was Waning Crescent.

On this day: 2 February

• 1971 Idi Amin replaces President Milton Obote as leader of Uganda.
• 1980 Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
• 1987 After the 1986 People Power Revolution, the Philippines enacts a new constitution.
• 1989 Soviet–Afghan War: The last Soviet armoured column leaves Kabul.
• 1990 Apartheid: F. W. de Klerk announces the unbanning of the African National Congress and promises to release Nelson Mandela.

Famous people born on 2 February

• Shakira, Colombian singer-songwriter, producer, and actress (born 1977)
• Paul Mescal, Irish actor (born 1996)
• Farrah Fawcett, American actress and producer (1947–2009)
• Ayn Rand, Russian-born American novelist and philosopher (1905–1982)

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