Spain Joins NATO During Cold War, May 30, 1982

Syzygy: All nine planets recognized at this time — Mercury to Pluto — align on the same side of the Sun. Date: March 10, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Operation Black Buck: RAF…

Falklands War: A British amphibious assault during Operation Sutton leads to the Battle of San Carlos. Date: May 21, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Intel 80286 Released, Protected Mode Memory for IBM PC/AT…

A nuclear disarmament rally and concert is held in New York City. Date: June 12, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Helsinki Metro Opens to the Public August 2, 1982Bluff Cove Air Attacks Kill…

1982 Lebanon War: The war begins as forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Operation Peace for the Galilee, eventually reaching as far north as the capital Beirut. Date: June 6, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 6 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅…

During a procession outside the shrine of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal, security guards overpower Juan María Fernández y Krohn before he can attack Pope John Paul II with a bayonet. Date: May 12, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 12 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅…

NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia is launched from the Kennedy Space Center on its third mission, STS-3. Date: March 22, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Falklands War: HMS Conqueror Sinks ARA General Belgrano, May…